[stalee 679]

I am bringing 2-7 triple draw into our mixed game this weekend and had one question:

We usually sit 8 people for this mixed game, but from what I've seen online, 6 is the max for a 2-7 hand. I understand why they do that, because of the amount of cards going around the table. Should I have two people sit out during each hand of the 2-7? If so, which two? The two to the left of the dealer? Thanks a lot in advance for the help!

[guinness]

Originally Posted by stalee 679

I am bringing 2-7 triple draw into our mixed game this weekend and had one question:

We usually sit 8 people for this mixed game, but from what I've seen online, 6 is the max for a 2-7 hand. I understand why they do that, because of the amount of cards going around the table. Should I have two people sit out during each hand of the 2-7? If so, which two? The two to the left of the dealer? Thanks a lot in advance for the help!

I can't help you...I feel like I'm ready to play triple but we haven't done it yet although we play HORSE games alot...anyways I'm bumping this thread as it sounds like we're in the same boat you are buddy. Looking forward to replies.

[Big Mike]

Yes, two people should sit out. I believe you are correct about which two, but I don't think it really matters as long as you do it consistently. Perhaps because of the nature of dealing multiple rounds of multiple cards, the dealer should be one of the players sitting out? Maybe the dealer and the player to his left should sit out, everyone else plays (if you have 8 players).

[jdunford]

Why not just play "2-7 single draw"?

[Lottery Larry]

Originally Posted by stalee 679

I am bringing 2-7 triple draw into our mixed game this weekend and had one question:

We usually sit 8 people for this mixed game, but from what I've seen online, 6 is the max for a 2-7 hand. I understand why they do that, because of the amount of cards going around the table. Should I have two people sit out during each hand of the 2-7? If so, which two? The two to the left of the dealer? Thanks a lot in advance for the help!

Your options:
1) reshuffling discards and reusing for later draws
2) shared community card, exposed on board for all
3) Sit out the players to the RIGHT of the dealer. That way, the dealer is around to do his/her job, then can take a quick walk afterwards if they want... without messing up the game flow.

[hachkc]

Personally, we always just shuffle the muck when we run out of cards. Just make sure folks don't throw their hole cards in muck before you start to shuffle it. I think we've played it with upto 9 folks but rarely, if ever, does everyone call the 1st round.

[dad604]

Originally Posted by hachkc

Personally, we always just shuffle the muck when we run out of cards. Just make sure folks don't throw their hole cards in muck before you start to shuffle it. I think we've played it with upto 9 folks but rarely, if ever, does everyone call the 1st round.

I feel that is the best option as I hate sitting out and other players sitting out. Either the above or double draw would prevent having to sit out.

[Mwhitey]

I actually played this in part of a 4-8 mixed game @ Harrah's this past week and they had the 2 players to the left of the blinds sit out. Not sure if this is common practice or just the way they ran the game.

Mike

[4ceps]

rrop says to sit out the first two players after the blinds if you have 8 players, and the first player after the blinds if you're playing 7-handed

[Captn_All_In]

I have played 2-7 a few times with mediocre success and both times it was 6 handed. If I were to have more players then I would have the dealer and the person on their right sitting out. I have never liked reshuffling the muck so sitting players seems the best option to me. Also I realize that RROP says different than me, but who is Robert really???