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What is Bottom End in Poker?

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In poker, bottom end refers to having the lowest possible straight draw or made straight. Bottom end straight draws and bottom end straights can sometimes be dominated, making them less valuable than their top end counterparts.

 

Example: If you have on a board of , you hold the bottom end of the straight draw, while an opponent could hold for the top end. 

 

Here’s an article on playing open ended straight draws!

How to Play Open-Ended Straight Draws in Cash Games

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