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Ace-to-five lowball ranks hands by their lowest five distinct card ranks, with aces low. Straights and flushes do not count against a low hand in this ranking system.

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Example of Ace-to-Five Lowball

Ace-two-three-four-five is the best ace-to-five low. It remains a wheel low even when all five cards share a suit.

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Published: October 9, 2026
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