Number of players: 2-7

Initial Deal: Two cards face down and one card face up to each player.

The Play: After the hands are dealt, the highest (showing) hand bets first. After each round of betting, each player is dealt one additional card, face up. A total of four face up cards are dealt to each player, and then the last (or seventh) card is dealt face down. Betting follows each deal. The highest visible hand in each round starts the betting for that round.

Strategy: Your first three cards are the most important. Bear the following points in mind:

• A hand that is weak to start will end as a weak hand
• A hidden strong pair with a high card showing will be strong until the end
• After the fourth card, you need a high pair, a four-card straight or flush, or a three card straight or flush to stay in
• After the fifth card, you need as least a pair of queens or a four-card straight or flush
• A four-card straight or flush is worth staying for the sixth and seventh cards
• Fold if one of your opponents holds a higher-ranking hand
• Fold if the odds of filling your hand are not worth what the pot contains

Showdown: Each player makes his or her best five-card hand from the seven he or she holds.

Determining winner: Highest five-card hand, or high-low hands split (this is decided before the start of the game).