The fourth and fifth cards are then dealt and played according to the same format. When the third card has been delivered, betting then occurs.
This action must be complete prior to the deal of the third card which may be delivered up or down depending on whether or not previously dealt down cards have been opened. After the betting is complete, the players may expose, if they wish, their down card. After the first two cards are dealt (1 up and 1 down), a betting round begins with the high card clockwise of the dealer button, making a forced opening bet to start the action. The dealer button rotates clockwise after each hand is complete.Įach player receives a total of 5 cards, of which 1 card must be face down. The cards are dealt clockwise, beginning to the left of the dealer button. To receive a hand, each player posts a collection when required. The 8's, 9's and 10's are removed, the Joker remains. Mexican Poker is similar to 5-card stud and is played with a standard deck 'stripped' to 41 cards.
