Poker term
Seven-deuce game
A side agreement in a cash game where anyone who wins a pot with seven-deuce — the worst starting hand — collects a fixed bounty from every other player. It injects bluffing and action into a tight game, and is a staple of private games and televised cash games.
Frequently asked questions
What is the seven-deuce game?
A side agreement where every player pays the winner an agreed amount if they take a pot with seven-deuce, the worst starting hand in hold'em — usually only if the hand goes beyond a certain point.
Why do players run it?
To create action. It gives everyone a reason to bluff with a hand they would normally fold, which loosens the whole game. That is also why it tends to favour the better players at the table.