What Is Short Deck in Poker?
A Hold'em variant usually played with a reduced deck lacking low ranks.
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Hand rankings and ante rules can vary by room, so confirm local rules.
A practical example
A short-deck event removes cards two through five from the deck.
Where you will hear it
Variant-specific. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.
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