[Pete]

Hey Gang,

Often, after our tournaments have ended, we usually deal some old school "dealers choice" pot limit cash games........ya know, all the carnival games like "Baseball," "Criss Cross," "Lo-Hole," "Guts" and "Pass The Trash" amongst others. Well, at our last gathering, a debate occured regarding "Jacks or Better to Open/Trips or Better to Win." The issue at hand concerned bluffing. I understand that you can't bluff "openers" but, is a bluff allowed during the "trips or better" round of betting? And, if so, what happens if the bluffer is called but the caller doesn't have at least trips either? Would the highest ranking hand of the two non qualifying hands take the pot down or should both hands be declared dead and the game continue on? Obviously, I'm not sure what the official ruling on this would be so, that's why I have come to you oh fine citizens of Chip Talk! Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!