Show Hand

Showhand was one of the first popular games in China in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. The rules of the game are very simple but intense with luck and skill being the backbone of the game play. Therefore, the game was quickly accepted by the people. Showhand is played with a deck consisting of 28 cards with the suites spades, hearts, clubs and diamonds. The lowest cards are the 8's, up to ace.

When the game begins, each player receives two cards which the second card is face up. The player with the largest card starts the betting round. All remaining players have an option of call, raise or fold. During this round of betting, a player can only bet the minimum basic bet.

During the second round of betting (third card face up), a player can place a bet up to 1/4 of the game betting limit, Showhand. The third round of betting (fourth card face up), a player can place a bet up to1/2 of the game betting limit. The fourth and final round of betting (fifth card face up), a player can place a bet from 1/4 to the maximum betting limit.

A player can choose to fold during the game but she/he has to forfeit all bets put in the pot. After the fourth round of betting, the players will turn their cards face up. The pot is won by the largest ranking hand.