Most people are aware of how to play poker in its most simple forms. And even people who do not normally player poker are most likely aware of Texas Hold ‘Em, the most popular version of poker in play. But even avid poker fans may not be aware of some of the lesser played versions of the game. Chowaha is a version of poker that people can enjoy playing. This version of the game is still very similar to Texas Hold ‘Em, but it does have a couple of differences that can keep game play interesting for new and old players.

Playing the Game

There are a few basic rules that a player should learn before attempting to play a game of chowaha. These rules are all very similar to playing Texas Hold ‘Em, so people who are familiar with how to play this popular version of the game will feel right at home playing Chowaha.

In Chowaha, each player is dealt two cards that are hole, or pocket, cards. After this initial deal, the players will proceed to betting. After the initial round of betting –during which players can raise or bet, check or fold if they do not believe their hand is strong enough – the dealer will flop nine cards. This is one of the primary differences between Chowaha and Texas Hold ‘Em. After the flop, players can bet. After this round of betting – and potentially more bets and folds – the dealer will turn two cards. More betting will follow, then the dealer will deal the river card, which is also similar to Texas Hold ‘Em.

The showdown occurs after the final round of betting. The trick to playing Chowaha is that players must use both their hole –or pocket—cards. Players have a choice of four boards during game play, which is the layout of the hand they are playing. Novices can find illustrations of these boards online to study before game play. The high and low hands will split the pot, and the winners will toke the dealer one dollar. Any time a game has a new dealer, players will toke that dealer a dollar, as well.

There are a few variations of Chowaha, from high only to four hole cards, depending on how people want to play the game.