Dealer’s Choice
Dealer's choice is a style of poker in which the dealer picks the game variant for the hand.
The simple explanation
In a dealer's choice game, the person dealing decides which poker game will be played. It might be hold'em, Omaha, stud or something else, so the group can enjoy variety. If you play dealer's choice, make sure everyone understands the rules of the chosen game before dealing.
A closer look
The deal passes each hand or each orbit, and each dealer can choose, or even invent, a game. It is common in home games. Players need to know many variants, and choosing an unusual game can give you an edge if the others do not know it. Some groups limit the choices to a list, to keep the game fair.
A practical example
At a home game, the dealer announces five-card draw. The next dealer picks Omaha.
Full explanation
Dealer’s choice is a style of poker in which the dealer picks the game variant for the hand.
In dealer’s choice, the dealer selects the game that will be played. The choice may last for one hand or for a full orbit.
It adds variety and tests players’ knowledge of different games. A player who knows more variants has an advantage.
It is mostly found in home games, though some casinos spread mixed games with fixed rotations instead.
Groups often agree on rules, such as which games are allowed and whether wild cards can be used.
Alternative spelling: Dealers Choice