Bankers Hours (a.k.a Will's Hours)

Background: One day we were explaining to our good friend Will the rules of Nine-Two-Five. At the end of the explanation, he asked why the Dolly reference. We mentioned the movie of course, and why it was called 9-2-5 (i.e. as people typically work 9am to 5pm each working day). This shocked Will, as in his current job (at an unnamed bank), he worked 10am to 4pm most days. We all got a good laugh with (or at?) Will,and created this game.

Number of Betting Rounds: 5

Draws/Deal: Typical 5 Card Draw (2 draws of 2 are normal)

Wild Cards: All 10s, 2s, and 4s are wild.

Other Rules / Notes:

1. If you don't have at least 4 of a kind, you likely won't win.

Nine Two Five

Background: To honour the hardest working lady, Dolly, the game 9-2-5 was created. This can be played as a 5-card or 7-card game. All 9s, 2s, and 5s are wild, a lot like Dolly.

Number of Betting Rounds: 3

Draws/Deal: Five cards are dealt out initially, then there are two drops of 2 cards. There is a betting round after the deal and after each drop round.

Wild Cards: All 9s, 2s, and 5s are wild..

Marlon Poker

Background: In an attempt to liven up the traditional 7 card stud game, this game was developed so the pot would continue to grow even if nobody raised. Named after one of the original knights of the poker table, Marlonious Funk. It is said that in the early days of this game, Marlon lost large sums of money by "unluckily" always getting the highest card.

Number of Betting Rounds: 5

Draws/Deal: Typical 7 Card Stud (1st deal = 2 down and 1 up, then the next 3 deals up, and finally last deal face down)

Wild Cards: None unless dealer calls.

Other Rules / Notes:

1. There is penalty of 50 cents for whomever has the highest card showing in EACH of the first 4 deals.

2. If you have the highest card showing you MUST pay penalty and can not fold until the beginning of the next round.

3. In the event there are 2 people with the highest card, both people pay the penalty.

4. If there are wild cards then anyone who gets the wild card automatically has the high card and must pay the penalty.