Hi‑Lo refers to split‑pot variants where the pot is divided between the highest and lowest qualifying hands.
Explanation. In games like Omaha Hi‑Lo or Stud Hi‑Lo, half the pot pays the best high hand and the other half the lowest hand if it meets a qualifier—often eight‑or‑better. The name describes the dual outcome. Players may aim for “scooping” both halves with a hand that qualifies high and low. Understanding Hi‑Lo dynamics requires evaluating both potential simultaneously.