Poker Texas 6+
Contents: Rules | Variants | Features | All-in | FAQ
The appearance of this poker variant caused a sensation in Macau casinos. This new game quickly became a captivating and engaging form of gambling entertainment that gained a dedicated fan base almost instantly. Now you can enjoy playing Texas 6+ directly on the PokerMatch website. This format will be easiest to understand for players who are already familiar with the rules of Texas Hold’em. 
So how does this variation differ from the classic Texas Hold’em we all know? The key differences are the number of cards in the deck and the hand rankings. In Texas Hold’em, the game uses 52 cards, but in 6+ Poker the deck consists of 36 cards only (from sixes to Aces). Because of this, the payouts and odds change significantly.
- Royal Flush: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Ten of the same suit.
- Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
- Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank and any fifth card (e.g., AAAAK).
- Flush: Five cards of the same suit.
- Full House: Three cards of the same rank + two of another.
- Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank + any two others.
- Straight: Five consecutive cards.
- Two Pair: Two pairs of matching ranks + one additional card.
- One Pair: Two cards of the same rank + one random card.
- High Card: Any hand that doesn’t qualify above.
How to Play Texas 6+
This poker variant allows between two and ten participants. The deck consists of thirty-six cards with no jokers. Players are initially dealt two hole cards (face down). Then the dealer reveals five community cards. These same cards are used by all players to form their combinations. The best hand wins the pot.
Variants of Texas 6+ Poker
Limit Format
In the limit version, each player can make up to four bets in a round — the initial bet and three raises. These actions are pre-agreed. For example, in a $1/$2 game, the bet must be exactly $1 during the early rounds, and $2 in the later rounds.
Pot Limit
Here, the bet limit is tied to the current size of the pot. If the pot reaches $10, one player may bet $10, and the next may raise to $30. The total pot, including previous bets, counts as part of the new maximum raise.
No Limit Version
This version has no betting limits. Each player can bet as much as they like at any time. However, the minimum bet must match the size of the big blind.
Features of Texas 6+ Poker
To prevent abuse during blind betting rounds, players are required to post a big blind (BB) before entering the game. This rule is known as the Missed Blinds Policy.
If a player chooses to wait, they must sit out until they can post a BB. If a player was at the table and missed both the small blind and the BB, they must post an amount equal to both blinds combined before rejoining the action.
What Is All-in
If you're running low on chips, you don’t have to fold — there's always the option to go all-in and wager all your remaining chips. After that, the total amount is split into the main and side pots. Any additional bets beyond that go into the side pot. If the all-in player wins, they take the main pot, while the side pot goes to the next strongest hand. In multi-way all-ins, several pots are created according to the number of participants, and they are distributed based on the hand strength and the order in which the all-ins occurred. If a player called all the all-ins but didn’t go all-in themselves, and they have the strongest hand, they win the entire pot. If you went all-in with a solid hand, you’re only eligible for the pot you contributed to.
Strategy Tips for Texas 6+ Poker
1. Don’t Overcommit with Top Pair/Top Kicker
Top pair with top kicker is still a strong hand, but now: a) you’re more likely to be behind, and b) your opponent has more outs. Experience shows it’s unwise to go all-in with top pair on the flop, and you often shouldn’t raise on the river either.
2. Play Strong Draws Aggressively
In traditional Texas Hold’em, even strong draws often leave you as the underdog. In Six Plus Hold’em, you’re in a better position with strong draws. Semi-bluffs are often more profitable — either your opponent folds and you win immediately, or you still have strong equity if they call or go all-in.
3. Watch Out for Weak Offsuit Kickers
Top pair, two pair, and straights lose some value in Six Plus Hold’em. As a result, kickers become more important. You need to raise your standards — a hand like A8o on the cutoff in standard Hold’em should now be A9o or even ATo in Six Plus Hold’em. Since flushes are now stronger, you can stick to traditional kicker ranges for suited hands.
4. Call 3-Bets with Any Pocket Pair
The probability of hitting a set in Six Plus Hold’em is 18%. This means pocket pairs are more profitable, and you can expect more post-flop action when you hit a set than in regular Hold’em.
5. Remember the New Hand Rankings
Don’t forget that in this format, a flush beats a full house! Also, be cautious with straights — they are now weaker compared to sets. Sets are more likely and will often beat your straight. If you hit a set, go for value and bet, even if the board only needs one card to complete a straight.
FAQ
- How many cards are used in Texas 6+ Poker?
- Each player receives two hole cards and can use them in combination with five community cards dealt face up on the table.
- What is Texas Hold’em 6+?
- Short deck Hold’em — also known as Six Plus Hold’em — is a no-limit Hold’em variant played with a reduced deck. All twos through fives are removed, leaving 36 cards total. This impacts hand rankings, game dynamics, and standard Texas Hold’em strategy.
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