Pineapple is a varied way of playing Texas Hold’em . Many players describe it as a very entertaining twist on an already fun game. Pineapple is a new style of poker, and since it is a slight variation of Texas Hold’em, it has not gotten to the popularity that Hold’em has. There are very few online poker rooms, and even land-based casinos that offer pineapple poker. There is also another variation of pineapple poker called Crazy Pineapple and has another slight difference that makes it equally as exciting to play. This is the perfect game for those players that enjoy Texas Hold’em and want to try a slightly different version of it.

How to Play Pineapple Poker Just as in Hold'em, the two players to the left of the dealer post blinds or forced bets before the deal, but this is where the similarities end—at least for a while. Instead of being dealt two hole cards as in Texas Hold'em, each player gets three hole cards to begin in Pineapple Poker. Now comes the betting round. Pineapple Poker play starts out with players placing their initial bets. The small blind (left of the dealer) and the big blind (left of the small blind) must put their bets in first. Three cards are dealt to each. All the rules of Crazy Pineapple are the same as Texas Hold’em, with one difference. In Crazy Pineapple, you are dealt 3 hole cards as opposed to 2, as you will see from the screenshot above. After the betting on the flop, each player remaining in the hand must discard 1 of their 3 hole cards. There is also another variant called Pineapple Poker. DH Pineapple Poker, known as the most popular variation of Texas Hold'em Poker, is also called OFC, Open Face Chinese Poker. DH Pineapple Poker gives you the unique experience of poker game,. OFC Pineapple Poker, or Open Face Chinese Pineapple, is a fun variation many poker pros like to play in their downtime. Pineapple OFC is basically a sped-up version of OFC with a maximum of 3 players instead of 4. Both games start with each player dealt 5 cards which they then set into their Top, Middle or Bottom Hands.

Pineapple Poker History

The history behind this Texas Hold’em variant is not very well-known; neither is the information regarding the person or people that came up with this game. It started appearing in Las Vegas, in several casinos, but it did not really take off the ground as much as other poker variants. What is known is the fact that it is a pretty new game, which could be the reason that it is not as mainstream and popular. In addition, there has never been a Pineapple event during any of the major poker tournaments, such as the WSOP.

How to Play Pineapple Poker

Pineapple poker is a variant of the popular Texas Hold’em, although it has a twist that makes it more exciting. The way pineapple is played is just like any other community poker game, where the dealer hands the players a set amount of cards and then deals the rest in front of them; using the cards in their hands, and the community cards, they can build the best five-card hand. In pineapple, the dealer gives each player three cards, instead of the regular two cards that are dealt in Hold’em. Players look at all three cards, and before the first round of betting starts, they have to pick two of the cards and discard the third one. This variation gives players a slightly higher chance of getting two playable cards. After the discarding step is when the pre-flop betting round starts, where the big blind starts and the rest follow. Once betting has stopped, the dealer then reveals three cards, which is called the flop. Another round of betting occurs, where the fourth card is dealt; the turn card. After the next round of betting, the last card is dealt; the river card. Once all five community cards are dealt, the players that are still in-play will have one final round of betting to determine the winner. If there is more than one player still in, then those players would have a showdown where they reveal their cards to see who the winner is.

Rules for Pineapple Poker

The rules for pineapple poker are the same for Texas Hold’em. Each player has to make a five-card hand, whether they use their own cards and/or the community cards. There are many ranks when it comes to pineapple hold’em. Ranks from lowest to highest in regards to pineapple/hold’em, are as follows: High Card Where there is no combinations at all, and the players use the highest card in their hand to determine who is the winner. One Pair Two cards of the same rank, such as two Kings. Two Pair Two cards of the same rank, along with another two cards of the same rank.

Pineapple Poker Odds

Three of a Kind Three cards of the same rank, like three Ten’s. Straight It is also known as a Run. It is where the player’s five cards are in sequential rank, such as Five through Nine. They do not have to be of the same suit. Flush It is five cards of the same suit. They do not need to be in sequential order for it to be a flush.

Pineapple Poker Game

Full House When there is a three-of-a-kind and a pair. If the player’s hand is three Jacks and a pair of Five’s, it would be called “Jacks over Five’s”. Four of a Kind It is where there are four cards of the same rank and is also referred to as Quads. If the player has four Eight’s, it would be called “Quad Eight’s”. Straight Flush It is a straight comprised of just one suit, like a Six through Ten straight of Clubs. Royal Flush

Crazy Pineapple Poker

It is the hardest combinations to achieve in poker. It is comprised of a single suit, where the straight is referred to as Ace-High; Ten through Ace. The suits also have rankings, so in the end a Spade’s Royal Flush is the highest ranked hand in Pineapple/Hold’em.