{"id":13490,"date":"2024-10-01T03:26:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T03:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?p=13490"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T10:13:22","slug":"the-ins-and-outs-of-irish-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/01\/the-ins-and-outs-of-irish-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ins and Outs of Irish Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a million different variants of poker. One of the great things about the game is that you can play it your own way and virtually never get it \u201cwrong.\u201d There is one variant \u2013 Irish poker \u2013 that will perhaps change the way \u00a0you look at poker in general.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have all heard of the more popular versions of poker. Texas Hold \u2018Em is perhaps the best known. Omaha introduces a new level of chaos that no other version can touch. But what in the world is Irish poker?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are a fan of both Omaha and Hold \u2018Em but want to reduce the number of swings, Irish Poker is the way to go. It\u2019s a little different than what you might think it is and there\u2019s also a slight twist that other poker games don\u2019t have: drinking. Let\u2019s learn<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/guides\/casino-poker\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how to play poker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like never before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Irish Poker?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike other, more traditional<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/poker\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">poker games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Irish Poker is a bit of a hodgepodge. It is basically a mix of Texas Hold \u2018Em and Omaha. Each player starts out with four cards in the hole, exactly as if they were playing Omaha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The difference is that two of those cards must be discarded after the flop. From there, the rest of the hand plays out exactly like a standard hand of Texas Hold \u2018Em. Irish Poker is quite popular both in person and even at some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/poker\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online casinos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, though it can be a bit tough to find at times. That said, Irish Poker tournaments can be quite the experience if you can find one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Play Irish Poker\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yhlk_VJcK0Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is also a version of the game that is a drinking game. Each player gets four cards face-down. The first player to act guesses the color of their card. If they are correct, they pick two people to take a shot\/sip. If they are wrong, they take those shots\/sips themselves. The action moves around the table until everyone has had a turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Irish Poker Drinking Game<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few reasons that Irish Poker is such a favorite. For starters, it can be played anywhere and at any time. There isn\u2019t much needed in terms of preparation other than a deck of cards and either money or chips. Even better, you can learn to play it in a matter of minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The structure is a bit different than the traditional version, but just as fun. You can gather up to 13 people to play the drinking game version as each player gets four cards dealt face-down. The dealer, who is randomly assigned and can also play, deals out the cards and the players do not look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How an Average Hand of the Irish Poker Drinking Game Plays Out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because the structure and action of the drinking game are so different from the traditional game, it helps to know how things play out. Let\u2019s look at the average hand of the Irish Poker drinking game to know what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Round 1 \u2013 Red or Black<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When everyone has been dealt four face-down cards, the action moves to the first person to the left of the dealer. They guess whether their first card is red or black. After making the call, they flip the card over to see the results. If correct, they get to pick any two players from around the table to take a shot or sip. If they are wrong, they have to take those two shots or sips themselves. The action moves around the table until everyone has had a go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Round 2 \u2013 Higher or Lower<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the second round of the game, the action begins to the dealer\u2019s right. They need to guess whether this card is higher or lower in value than the card they flipped over in the first round. The twist here is that the number of players\/shots doubles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you pick correctly, four players take a shot\/sip. Get it wrong and those are your drinks. If you get the same card as the first round, that\u2019s an automatic drink. Everyone goes around the table and takes a turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Round 3 \u2013 Inside or Outside<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In round three, it is time to choose whether the value of the third card will be inside the value of your first two cards or outside. Since it\u2019s a new round, get two more drinks ready to potentially consume or hand out. The stakes are higher here, with six shots on the line depending on the choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Round 4 \u2013 Which Suit?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Everyone will be feeling it by this point and the final round means having to guess the right suit. Think long and hard about all the cards that have been flipped up and make your choice a strategic one. Guess right and eight players have to drink. Guess wrong and they\u2019re all yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Rules of Irish Poker (Traditional)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you can begin playing Irish Poker in earnest, you need to know how the rules of the game work. Think to the standard rules of a hand of Omaha when it comes to the pre-flop action. Beginning with the two players to the left of the dealer are the blinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From there, the first player after the big blind begins the action. They either fold, call, or raise the stakes. The action continues around the table until the last person acts and the round has concluded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From there, the flop is dealt and it is the same three-card community that you would find in a hand of Texas Hold \u2018Em or Omaha. One card is burned face-down then the three community cards are dealt face-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The player closest to the left of the button is the first to act. Players place their bet or check depending on the situation until all remaining players have acted. When the betting has finished, each remaining player must discard two of their hole cards. When that has happened, the rest of the game is played with Texas Hold \u2018Em rules through the turn and river.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strategy for Traditional Irish Poker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember that you are beginning the game under Omaha rules. Having said that, you\u2019re looking to play with a strategy that would be good for Omaha. Look for hands that have a ton of possibilities to them, not just pairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Irish Poker Open: FINAL DAY - \u20ac1K Main Event | PokerStars\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WKEqA52TJ-M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Double big pairs are a good thing \u2013 AAKK, KKQQ, etc. \u2013 but not the only hand to seek. Double suited \u2013 two sets of cards in the same suit \u2013 and wraps \u2013 KGJT, JT98, etc. \u2013 provide opportunities for straights and flushes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Best Starting Hands in Traditional Irish Poker<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you have played already or plan to in the near future, it helps to know what hands to look out for in Irish Poker. Every hand has the potential for something but going into the situation with a strategy will help you win more often than not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned, double big pairs are good because it provides ample opportunity to spike a set on the flop. Suited connectors are great for flush and straight possibilities, though unsuited connectors are equally as opportunistic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The simplest answer is that the hand with the most possibilities is the best one. Pairs can be outdrawn on the flop, so having suited connectors provides more potential from the flop through the river. Just make sure that you strategize properly after the flop and don\u2019t discard something that would have helped you later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Two Cards to Discard<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing how to get started in a game of Irish Poker is important, but what you do next is equally so. After the flop, you will have an opportunity to formulate the best possible scenarios in your mind. This is critical because it is now time to discard two of your hole cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flop action will be a big determining factor in what to do next. If you have a top pair and the flop is not favorable, you may be up against a draw or even a set. Top pair in Irish Poker tends to be weaker, especially if there are potential draws on the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are looking to draw and it fails to hit on the flop, stick with your pairs and hold onto a good kicker. Should there be a draw on the flop, keep away from sucker straight draws or low draws unless it\u2019s either free or cheap. There are good odds that someone has a better draw going into the flop and the position is undesirable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There aren\u2019t many choices out there in the way of Irish Poker strategy guides. That said, you can check out Omaha, Texas Hold \u2018Em, and Omaha Hi-Lo Poker strategy guides. It will help you to hone your game accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Variation of the Classics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the best aspects of Irish Poker is that you can tweak it to make it even more fun. It is a great way to stir the action up without having to suffer the extreme swings that come along with a game of Omaha while also having slightly larger swings than you would find in a traditional game of Texas Hold \u2018Em.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are plenty of places online where you can play Irish Poker. Even better, you can find both pot-limit and no-limit formats as well as cash games and tournaments alike. If you have never played Irish Poker before, doing so online can be a great way to learn and to do so quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<style id=\"ea_dynamic_css13582\">#sp-ea-13582 .spcollapsing{height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height; transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.eap_inactive>.ea-header a {background-color: #bb0000 !important; color: #fff !important;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single{ margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; border-radius: 3px;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .eap-title-icon { color: #000000;font-size: 20px;} #sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .eap-title-custom-icon {max-width: 20px;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a .eap-title-icon {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a .eap-title-icon {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px; color: #000000; font-size: 20px; line-height: 30px; text-align: left; letter-spacing: px; text-transform: none;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a {color: #000000;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body p,#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body{background: #fff; padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px; border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px; color: #000000; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 30px; animation-delay: 200ms; text-transform: none;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa {color: #ed8b00; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header:hover a .ea-expand-icon.fa {color: #ed8b00;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single.ea-expand>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa {color: #ed8b00;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single{border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body{border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px; border: none;}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa {float: left; margin-right: 10px;}#sp-ea-13582 #eap_faq_search_bar_container input{display:none; opacity:0;}#sp-ea-13582 #eap_faq_search_bar_container span::before{content:\"\";}#sp-ea-13582.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body p{ padding:0px}#sp-eap-accordion-section-13582.sp-eap-container .sp-eap-infinite-scroll-loader,#sp-eap-accordion-section-13582.sp-eap-container div:is(.sp-eap-load-more,.sp-eap-ajax-number-pagination){text-align:center;}<\/style><div id=\"sp-eap-accordion-section-13582\" class=\"sp-eap-container\"><div id=\"sp-ea-13582\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion \" data-ex-icon=\"fa-minus\" data-col-icon=\"fa-plus\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-ea-multi-column=\"\" data-ea-coll=\"\" data-keep-accordion=\"\" data-autoclose=\"\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\" data-autoplaytime=\"3000\" data-expand=\"\">\t<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\" >\n\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse135820\" href=\"#\" data-title=\"efaq-how-to-determine-who-rides-the-bus-in-irish-poker\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>  How to determine who rides the bus in Irish poker?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse135820\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-13582\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body animated fadeIn\"> \n\t<p>If two players have the same number of cards, the player with the highest card must ride the bus. If they both have the same highest card, the player with the next highest card loses. The dealer places 10 cards face down and flips them over one by one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\" >\n\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse135821\" href=\"#\" data-title=\"efaq-how-does-irish-poker-work\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>  How does Irish poker work?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse135821\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-13582\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body animated fadeIn\"> \n\t<p>Traditional Irish Poker is similar to games like Omaha or Texas Hold'em, but instead of keeping all 4 cards, players discard down to 2. The drinking game version is a lively guessing game where players try to guess details about their face-down cards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\" >\n\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse135822\" href=\"#\" data-title=\"efaq-is-ace-high-or-low-in-irish-poker\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>  Is ace high or low in Irish poker?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse135822\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-13582\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body animated fadeIn\"> \n\t<p>For the 2nd card, players guess if it will be higher or lower than their 1st card (aces are high). If they guess right, they give 2 drinks to others (either 2 to one person or split between people). If they guess wrong, they drink 2 themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\" >\n\n\t\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse135823\" href=\"#\" data-title=\"efaq-what-is-another-name-for-irish-poker\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>  What is another name for Irish poker?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse135823\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-13582\">\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body animated fadeIn\"> \n\t<p>Irish Poker, also called \"Bottoms Up\" poker, is a fun and exciting twist on regular poker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [{\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"How to determine who rides the bus in Irish poker?\",\n\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"If two players have the same number of cards, the player with the highest card must ride the bus. 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