More often, though, instead of a river card being dealt to complete a five-card board, players are each dealt a 💸 third hole card instead.
As you might imagine, the removal of low cards and use of the 36-card deck makes it 💸 more likely to make higher value hands, a change that tends to introduce more action.
The smaller deck also affects the 💸 likelihood of being dealt certain hands. [∫]You're more than twice as likely to get pocket aces[/B] in short-deck poker than 💸 you are in regular hold'em!
Finally, players being dealt a third hole card instead of there being a fifth community card 💸 obviously affects hand values as well, making it even more likely that players improve their hands — yet another factor 💸 that has to be taken into account when calculating odds and considering your final-round betting strategy.
Short-Deck Poker FAQ
