It may seem like playing against a lot of players has potential for a much bigger pot and consequently a much bigger win, but it's far more risky than playing against just a few. These players are known as the 'big blind' and the 'small blind,' fitting names for blind betting positions. The players who must bet first are in much weaker positions because they must bet with very little information. The last player to bet has the most possible information with which to make a decision. The strongest position is on the button, because the button bets last. In any game of poker, including lowball, table position is important. The same is true whether you're playing Texas Hold'em, Five Card Stud, Lowball Poker, or even Go Fish. Successful players just win more often than they lose, and they know how to limit losses. Playing successfully does not always involve winning you also need to know when to fold. Poker is a game of odds, luck, and player interaction - and understanding those concepts is the key to a good game. A winning strategy for any variation of card game shares certain crucial elements.
