Jacks to Open
Jacks to open is a form of draw poker in which a player needs a pair of jacks or better to open the betting. It is also called jackpots.
The simple explanation
In this game, you cannot start the betting unless you hold at least a pair of jacks. If nobody can open, the hand is dealt again.
A closer look
The opening requirement means that many hands end before they start. A player who opens must be ready to prove it: after the showdown, he shows that he had openers. Because of this, the player who opens has a strong hand on average, and the others should take that into account. Jacks to open is an old game and is seldom spread in public cardrooms.
A practical example
A player in a home draw game holds J♥ J♦ 8♣ 5♠ 2♥ and opens the betting, since he has jacks.
Full explanation
Jacks to open is a form of draw poker in which a player needs a pair of jacks or better to open the betting. It is also called jackpots.
Jacks to open needs a pair of jacks or better to open.
It is a type of draw poker.
If nobody opens, the cards are dealt again.
It is also called jackpots.