In order to have a legitimate “Low” hand, and thus get the low section of the pot, the best 5 (5) card low hand have to have five (5) unpaired cards less than nine (9 ). If there is no certifying reduced hand, the high hand will then win the entire pot. This video game is played in the similar way as 7-Card Stud High-Low, however, there is a “Reduced” hand “qualifier” of “8 or Better” in position. In order to have a valid low hand, and thus qualify for the reduced portion of the pot, the best five (5) card reduced hand must include five (5) unpaired cards much less than nine (9 ).