Poker Glossary
Wheel
The five-high straight, A-2-3-4-5 — the lowest straight in high-only games and the best possible hand in ace-to-five lowball formats. In high games it hides well because the ace is working as a one; in split-pot games it is royalty, frequently scooping both halves. Also called the bicycle.
At the table
You hold A♦4♦ on 5♣3♠2♥ — the ace plays low and the wheel is made. Every set and two pair at the table is now drawing thin against you.
House note
The full ladder →← Full glossary — all 52 termsThe wheel: proof the ace works both shifts.
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