Poker Game Guide: Badugi
Originally played in Asia, or Canada, depending on who you ask, Badugi is a variation of draw poker. It’s a fun and different game which is slowly gaining popularity across the poker world. On this page you’ll find the basic rules of Badugi, how to play, and strategy sections to help you get started. If you aren’t familiar with low ball poker then it may take some getting used to, as Badugi is a mix of draw poker and low ball and also takes into consideration suits. The betting rounds and blinds are similar to Texas holder. If you’re familiar with that variation then picking up Badugi won’t take long. What’s the biggest difference? In Badugi, you only use and are dealt four cards instead of the traditional five. Badugi Rules and How to Play A player is designated as the dealer. This is indicated by a dealer button, a white disc with the word dealer (or the letter D) on it, which is placed in front of the desig...