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Poker Variations: Anaconda

Anaconda

Total Cards	7
Up Cards	0
Down Cards	7
Common Cards	0
Redraw Cards	6
Betting Rounds	4
Special Notes	The redrawn cards are actually passed to other players. hi-lo split the pot.
Description	This game is a little complicated. The game starts by dealing seven cards to all players. Each player chooses three cards and passes them to the left. Each player then chooses two cards and passes them to the left. Next each player passes one card to the left. Now, everyone discards two of their cards, and stacks the remaining five in the order that they want them to be revealed. Each player now reveals their top card, and there is a round of betting. The Second, Third and Fourth cards are revealed with a round of betting after each. The fifth and final card is revealed and the high and low hands split the pot.