Stud Game — High/Low Split with Double Qualifier · 8 Players Max
Overview
Seven-Card Stud Double Qualifier is a split-pot variant where BOTH halves of the pot require a qualifying hand. High needs two pair or better; low needs five unique unpaired ranks all 8 or below (8-or-better, aces play low). If a side has no qualifier, those chips go to the other qualifier — or if neither qualifies, the pot is split among remaining players.
Watch a Sample Hand
Step through five streets — the high qualifier wins the top half, the low qualifier takes the bottom half, while the unqualified hand gets nothing.
POT: $15
YOU (Hero)
HIGH WINS!
Player 2
LOW WINS!
Player 3
BRING-IN ▲
Step 0 of 5
Ready to Deal
Press Next Step to begin dealing the sample hand.
Ante
All players post a small ante before the deal.
The Deal & Streets
Third Street: Two cards face-down + one face-up (door card)
Bring-In: Player with highest door card must bet (high card bring-in)
Fourth–Sixth Streets: One card face-up each; player with best low showing acts first
Seventh Street: One card face-down; final betting round
Double Qualifier Rules
High qualifier: Must have two pair or better
Low qualifier: Must have five unique unpaired ranks all 8 or below (A-8 qualifier, aces play low)
If no one qualifies HIGH → the entire pot goes to the best LOW qualifier
If no one qualifies LOW → the entire pot goes to the best HIGH qualifier
If neither side qualifies → the pot splits equally among remaining players
Bring-In
The player with the highest door card on third street must bring in. On fourth street and beyond, the player with the best low visible hand acts first.
Note: unlike standard Stud Hi-Lo (where the low card brings in and the high board leads the later streets), this variant deliberately uses razz-style order — high card brings in, best low board acts first.
Strategy Tips
One pair does NOT qualify for high — you need two pair minimum
Chasing low? Make sure your door card is ≤8 and that you have room for 5 unique low ranks
Scooping requires a wheel (A-2-3-4-5) that also makes a strong high hand — rare but rewarding
If you have a borderline hand, consider folding early rather than calling streets with a non-qualifying hand
