6-Max Short Deck
Faster and Sleeker Than Ever Before
Prize Overview
* All prizes awarded are paid in C$
How the Leaderboard Works
Your leaderboard position is determined by the number of hands you’ve played and the stakes you’re participating in. Points are awarded for each hand across nine stake levels.
Play Hands
Every hand played at Short Deck cash tables earns leaderboard points.
9 Stake Levels
Points are assigned based on the specific blind level you’re playing — higher stakes earn more points.
Daily Reset
Leaderboard runs from 00:00 to 23:59 (UTC-8) every day. Prizes distributed the following day.
Tiebreaker
No ties allowed — the player who earns points first ranks higher in case of equal scores.
Happy Hour — 1.5x Points
Happy Hour Bonus
Earn 1.5x more points — the maximum achievable points are also x1.5
22:00:00 – 23:59:59 (UTC -8) — Every Day
About 6-Max Short Deck Poker
6-Max Short Deck combines the familiar Texas Hold’em format with a stripped 36-card deck (cards 2–5 removed) and a maximum of 6 players per table. The result: faster action, stronger hands, and a completely different strategic landscape.
How the Deck Change Affects the Game
36-Card Deck
Cards 2 through 5 are removed. Only 6 through Ace remain in play.
Stronger Hands More Often
Full houses and four-of-a-kinds appear more frequently — showdowns are more intense.
Flushes Are Harder
Fewer cards per suit means flushes are rarer and often rank lower than full houses.
Hands Gain Value
Previously marginal hands like low suited connectors gain strength in the Short Deck format.
Key Strategy Tips
Adjust Hand Rankings
Flushes beat full houses in most Short Deck variants. Understand the adjusted hand hierarchy before playing.
Play More Aggressively
6-Max format with fewer players means less waiting and more action. Tighter passive play is quickly exploited.
Position Is Critical
With only 6 players, positional advantage is amplified. Late position allows better-informed decisions on every street.
Bluff Judiciously
Opponents hold stronger hands more often in Short Deck. Bluff with board-connected ranges and solid logic.
Terms & Conditions
- The Short Deck Daily Leaderboard is active from March 29, 2024, 00:00:00 to April 30, 2024, 23:59:59 (UTC-8).
- Each daily leaderboard runs from 00:00 to 23:59 (UTC-8).
- Only Short Deck cash games count toward this promotion. Other game types are excluded.
- VIP tables are excluded from participation.
- Points are collected only from stakes and blinds specified on the promotional leaderboard.
- No ties — the player who earns points first ranks higher in case of equal scores.
- Daily prizes are distributed within the following day.
- 7XL reserves the right to alter or halt the promotion at any time.
- Players suspected of fraud will be investigated and removed upon confirmation.
- This promotion is subject to the site’s terms and conditions.
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