High-only is a tax

'High-only is a tax' (stud hi-lo, G1): Stud hi-lo: scooping and freerolling beat split-hope. Qualifying lows matter — know whether an 8-low qualifies in your game.

When a low is likely, high-only hands play for half while putting in full bets. Choose boards where low is unlikely — or fold when low locks and you're behind high.