Poker Criss Cross

In this article we will be discussing the basics of criss cross poker along with criss cross poker odds. Rules of criss cross poker. Since criss cross is a poker game, therefore all the standard ranking poker systems will be used to judge the poker hands made. So, let’s go through the instructions one by one to understand how to play criss.

  1. See full list on wizardofodds.com.
  2. Criss Cross is an exciting new poker game that is fun and easy to play. In this game, you have the chance to bet on two sets of hands, plus a BONUS bet. The objective of the game is to make the best 5-card poker hand using two (2) cards from the Player’s hand and three (3) cards from the Community Cards dealt in the form of a cross.
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  4. In the showdown, each player can use two or more of their five cards together with cards from the cross to form their hand, but the shared cards used must all come either from the horizontal line of three cards (4-5-2) or all from the vertical line (1-5-3).
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How To Deal Criss Cross Poker

Wizard of Odds does not have a CLEAR strategy on criss cross poker. I was doing some thinking and would like someone's input so we can make a clear strategy for it.
He has down and across strategy
If the hole cards are unsuited, unpaired, and the largest one is five or less, then fold.
If the hole cards are suited J/Q or any pair, then make the large raise.
With all other hole cards, make the small raise.
He gives no middle strategy. It got me thinking about other poker variations, and I would like someone to run the math on this idea:
1. Raise 3x on mid pair or higher on either across/down
2. Raise 3x on four to a flush on either across/down
3. Raise 3x on four to an outside straight on either across/down
4. Raise 1x on low pair on either across/down
5. Raise 1x with at least 6 points across all shown cards
Points are determined as follows:
Card Values
High = J to A = 2 points
Mid = 6 to 10 = 1 point
Low = 2 to 5 = 0 points
6. Fold everything else
I separated each idea to my middle strategy by number, so maybe a few of these are the correct play. Hopefully we can all together figure out a guaranteed correct way to play the middle bet.
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Poker Criss Cross

Playing the Games - Intersect Poker/Criss Cross Poker

Basics of Intersect Poker/Criss Cross Poker

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Criss Cross Poker is a poker game played using a standard 52-card deck. To begin, each Player must place two ante bets of equal value, with one corresponding to the across hand, and one corresponding to the down hand. The Player may also place an optional 5 Card Bonus bet.

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  1. Dealer then deals 5 community cards face down in such a way that they form a cross. Each Player is then dealt 2 cards face down. Players may examine their own cards.
  2. The Dealer offers each Player the option to either make an “Across” bet or forfeit their ante wagers. The “Across” bet must be 1 to 3 times the amount of their ante bet. After each Player has placed the “Across” bet the Dealer will turn over the 2 outside cards on the horizontal line of the cross.
  3. The Dealer offers each Player the option to either make the “Down” bet or forfeit all previous wagers. The “Down” bet must be 1 to 3 times the amount of their ante bet. After each Player has placed the “Down” bet the Dealer will turn over the two outside cards on the vertical line of the cross.
  4. The Dealer offers each Player the option to either make the “Middle” bet or forfeit all previous wagers. The “Middle” bet must be 1 to 3 times the amount of their ante bet. After each Player has placed the “Middle” bet the Dealer will turn over the middle card on the cross.
  5. The Dealer then reveals the Player’s cards. The Player uses their 2 cards plus the 3 cards on the horizontal line of the cross to form an Across hand and uses their 2 cards plus the 3 cards on the vertical line of the cross to form a Down hand.
  6. Winning Across and Down hands are paid per the pay table. The Middle bet is paid if either the Across or Down bet qualify as a win and is paid at the odds of the highest ranking hand. If the Across bet is a push and the Down bet loses the Middle bet is also a push or if the Across bet loses and the Down bet is a push the Middle bet is also a push. If both the Across bet and Down bet push the Middle bet also is a push. The Middle bet only loses if both the Across and Down bets lose.
  7. The 2 ante bets are paid even money on qualifying hands for their respective hand. A qualifying hand is defined as any of the paying bets (pair of Jacks or Better). Pair of 6’s through 10’s result in a push and all other outcomes forfeit the ante bets.