Seven-card stud · A-5 and 2-7 split
Razzdeucey (Razzduci) rules and beginner guide.
Razzdeucey—also written Razzduci—is a seven-card stud split-pot game. Half the pot goes to the best five-card ace-to-five Razz hand and half goes to the best five-card deuce-to-seven low formed from the same seven cards.
How to play
The objective, deal, and showdown
Winning objective
Make the best A-5 Razz low, the best 2-7 low, or both. Aces are low for the Razz half but high and undesirable for 2-7; straights and flushes are ignored in Razz but count against the 2-7 hand.
Deal and drawing
The game is dealt like Razz: two cards down and one up, three more upcards, then a final downcard. Antes, a high-card bring-in, and five fixed-limit betting rounds follow the normal low-stud structure.
Key comparison
A-2-3-4-5 is the best Razz hand and 7-5-4-3-2 non-flush is the best 2-7 hand. Seven cards such as A-2-3-4-5-7 can support both nuts when the 2-7 combination is not a flush.
Strategy foundation
What to notice before playing
The ace changes value
An ace is excellent for the Razz half but plays high in deuce-to-seven. A hand built around an ace may lead one side while falling behind on the other.
Build around shared low ranks
Cards from two through five help both halves, while a seven is especially important for making the best 2-7 hand without creating a straight.
Track suits as well as ranks
Suits are irrelevant to the Razz half but a flush is a made poker hand and therefore damages the 2-7 half. Exposed suits can change the value of later cards.
Common mistakes
Avoid these beginner leaks
- Using the ace as a low card when evaluating the 2-7 half.
- Ignoring a straight or flush that spoils the deuce-to-seven hand.
- Assuming one five-card combination must be used for both halves.
- Playing only for one side when the visible boards suggest an opponent can scoop.
FAQ
Quick answers
Are Razzdeucey and Razzduci the same game?
Yes. Both names commonly describe the stud split-pot game combining A-5 Razz and deuce-to-seven lowball.
Is there an eight-or-better qualifier?
No qualifier is normally used for either half. The best available Razz hand and best available 2-7 hand divide the pot.