Wild Widow

Wild Widow is a term used for another variation of poker. Wild Widow is often called a number of other names, like Spit in the Ocean, Pig in a Poke or even Toad in a Hole. These variations in names don't necessarily mean a difference in how the game is played. It is just different terms used by different people. There is no most popular term so you should be aware of the other names so you will know what to expect.

This is a deceptive game as you are often betting on a card that is in the center of the table that may or may not fit with your hand. The card is wild for anyone on the table and any card matching that card in a player's hand is also wild.

Other variations are up to the dealer. Depending on what is going on, the dealer may choose that the center card itself is not wild. Instead the three left are wild. This keeps players from automatically having one wild card from the card in the center, the Wild Widow. This keeps things a little fairer as players play the Wild Widow poker game.

The Wild Widow is one of many games that might come up in a dealer's choice night. Be aware of the variations of names and rules so you can be better prepared to play the game. You may find you like this new sort of poker game and will choose it when you are dealer on a dealer's choice night.

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