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Billabong Poker Rules

The game is very similar to that of Holdem and closely linked to Manila Poker.

In the initial deal, each player is dealt four hole cards, three down cards and one up card face up. Another difference is that the player with the highest up card starts the betting, aces representing the highest card, then King and so on. All players who wish to remain in the hand must match the highest bet made, raise or fold (as in Holdem).

The next action is that 3 community cards are dealt, the flop, followed by another round of betting. At this stage, just like in a standard game of Holdem, you can fold or stay in the hand (call or raise). After this round of betting the fourth community card is dealt (the turn) and another round of betting.

There is then a final community card dealt and then a final round of betting followed by showdown. To win the pot you must make the best 5 card poker hand using either three or four of the cards in your hand (your hole cards) and either one or two of the community cards (depending on how many of your hole cards you use).

A typical game and the order of play is illustrated below.

All players are dealt 4 Hole cards, 3 down 1 up (pre flop) + Round of Betting

The Flop (3rd community Card) + Round of Betting

The Turn (4th community card) + Round of Betting

The River (5th community card) + Final Round of Betting

SHOWDOWN (Players show their cards & best hand takes the pot)