Read the placard

Short Deck rankings often differ (flush vs full house). Confirm before sitting. Mis-ranking the nuts with your money is inexcusable.

Ask the dealer once: does flush beat full house here? Write it on a card protector. Don't rediscover mid-pot.

Photo the ranking placard on your phone if allowed. Arguments mid-pot are expensive.

Photo the ranking placard on your phone if allowed. Arguments mid-pot are expensive.

Short deck (6+ hold'em) removes 2–5. Hand rankings often change: flush can beat full house depending on the room — confirm before you stack off.