Side Games Point Structures

Below are the kinds of side games offered as well as the points structures for each kind of game. As a general rule, the farther away you get from standard NL Hold'em, the more points that are offered. Also, if there is game that you would like to play that is not listed here, let me know and we can set up a points structure for it. Crazy Pinapple eight or better anyone?

• NL Hold'em:
  • 12 players max, with one alternate
  • 1st place: 7 points
  • 2nd place: 3 points
• Pineapple:
  • 12 players max, with one alternate
  • 1st place: 9 points
  • 2nd place: 4 points
• Crazy Pineapple:
  • 12 players max, with one alternate
  • 1st place: 10 points
  • 2nd place: 5 points
  • 3rd place: 2 points
• Omaha Pot Limit:
  • 11 players max, with one alternate
  • 1st place: 12 points
  • 2nd place: 6 points
  • 3rd place: 3 points
• Limit Omaha H/L (eight or better):
  • 11 players max, with one alternate
  • 1st place: 14 points
  • 2nd place: 8 points
  • 3rd place: 5 points
  • 4th place: 2 points
• Seven Card Stud:
  • Must have 2 tables of 4-6 players each (one alternate is allowed)
  • 1st place: 16 points
  • 2nd place: 10 points
  • 3rd place: 7 points
  • 4th place: 4 points
  • 5th place: 2 points
• Razz (ace-to-five):
  • Must have 2 tables of 4-6 players each (one alternate is allowed)
  • 1st place: 18 points
  • 2nd place: 12 points
  • 3rd place: 9 points
  • 4th place: 6 points
  • 5th place: 3 points

For double points tournaments, simply double the amount awarded to each place to determine the points. Below is a brief description of each kind of game, with links to more information.

Pineapple: Played just like NL Hold'em, except that each player is dealt three down cards and then, before pre-flop betting, chooses a card to discard or muck.

Crazy Pineapple: The same as Pineapple, except that the third card is discarded after the flop.

Omaha Pot Limit: Essentially the same as Hold'em except that players are dealt four down cards. When making a hand, a player must play two and only two of the four cards. You cannot play the board in Omaha.

Omaha H/L: The same as regular Omaha, except that the best low hand takes half the pot, and the best high hand takes the other half. In order for a low hand to qualify, it must be eight or better, which means that the highest card in the hand is an eight. Flushes and straights do not count in the low hand (but pairs, two pair, etc. do) and the ace is low, so the wheel (ace through five, any suits) is the best possible low. One thing to keep in mind is that the best low hand is determined by starting with the highest card first, and then moving down. For example, A2347 beats A2348.

Seven Card Stud: Each player is dealt two down cards and one up card. The lowest card showing among the players must "bring in" or start with at least the minimum bet. Three more cards are dealt face up to each player, with a round of betting for each. The last card is dealt face down with a final round of betting. Starting with the second face up card, the highest hand showing starts the betting.

Razz (ace to five): This is essentially seven card stud except low hand wins. Just like Omaha H/L, straights and flushes do not count, but you do not have to have eight or better to qualify. The bring-in is reversed in Razz, meaning that the highest card must bet first in the first round of betting, after that round, the lowest (best) hand showing begins the betting.