Cucurucho on ClubGG is the new game mode on the platform, that all players pay to see the flop. At this point, you have two options: pay the pot or fold.
No pre-flop raises. No turn bets. No difficult river calls.
This new game is called Cucurucho. It was launched with ClubGG’s October 21 update.
If you’ve ever played Suprema or seen Pot Fold Omaha on PPPoker, you’ll likely be able to understand the general concept. The basic hand type is almost identical. However, there are some key differences in how the hand begins, and some of the rules related to the table.
What Is Cucurucho on ClubGG?
Cucurucho on ClubGG is a unique hand that will occasionally appear at random times throughout a standard Club session.
When creating a table to host Cucurucho, the table creator will define three aspects:
- Ante — the amount of money each player pays prior to the hand starting.
- Frequency — a predetermined number of hands (i.e., once per hour) or time (i.e., every 2 hours).
- Boards — Single Board or Double Board.
Ante refers to an additional payment made to the pot before the action begins.
Normal sessions will occur between Cucurucho hands. Therefore, joining a table that has Cucurucho enabled doesn’t necessarily mean that every hand will follow this format.
How to Play a Cucurucho Hand on ClubGG
Here is how to play the Cucurucho format on ClubGG.
1. All Participants Put in Their Required Ante
For example, if six players each contribute $10 toward their ante, the total in the pot would be $60 prior to dealing the flop.
Regardless of whether you fold later in the hand, your original $10 remains in the pot.
2. Flop Immediately Deals
There is no opportunity to place a pre-flop wager. Once the ante has been placed, all players that participated will advance to the flop.
3. Choose Whether to Bet the Pot or Fold
Review your hand and review the flop. If your hand appears strong enough, consider whether you want to remain in the hand.
- Bet the pot retains you within the hand for the specified minimum amount.
- Fold removes you from competition for the remainder of the hand. Your ante contribution will still be lost; however, you won’t lose anything beyond your ante.
There isn’t a “small” wager option available. You cannot “check” and delay determining which direction to head.
Utilize the minimum amounts provided by ClubGG. Don’t assume that the wagering amount changes after every participant takes their turn, or utilize another app’s calculations.
4. Turn and River Deal Subsequent Cards
After all of the flops have been decided upon, there are no more opportunities for players to make wagers.
Subsequent cards are dealt as usual (turn and river), and players competing in the hand compete against one another for the pot.
Players are unable to wager on subsequent rounds. For example, you cannot decide to play aggressively on the flop, dislike the turn, and then fold to save chip value. There are no additional decisions for you to make.
Play resumes normally until the next scheduled Cucurucho hand occurs.
Double Board Options — Does This Change Anything?
Single Board uses a single group of community cards. Double Board utilizes two sets of community cards.
Your individual hand is utilized to determine whether you should commit chips to both boards. Therefore, be sure to examine both boards. You may feel confident about your hand relative to one board while feeling uncertain relative to the second.
Be certain to study both boards. It may seem straightforward to concentrate solely on the board where you received a positive result and overlook the second board. However, committing chips to either board constitutes commitment to the entire hand.
Also be aware of any specific payout rules that apply to the table. Although utilizing two boards means that you receive twice as many community cards, it does not automatically mean that you’ll receive two separate pots.
Is It a Bomb Pot or All-in/Fold?
Although Cucurucho on ClubGG appears initially as a bomb pot (all contributors, flop directly), it differs from traditional bomb pots due to betting on multiple streets.
Cucurucho differs from an all-in/fold due to how playing continues past the flop.
Playing the pot does not imply that you’re playing your full stack. Instead, the amount you’re required to pay is determined by the game rules and current size of the pot, rather than a flat rate based upon your entire bankroll.
ClubGG Versus Suprema: What Are the Main Differences?
Suprema already has Cucurucho listed as an available game.
The official ruleset for Suprema’s Cucurucho uses two distinct buttons: the primary dealer button and a secondary button specifically for initiating Cucurucho hands. When both buttons overlap, Cucurucho will begin. Following this, both buttons continue moving around the table until a standard poker hand commences.
In contrast, ClubGG allows table creators to establish an interval based on a combination of hands or time for when Cucurucho will commence.
Additionally, Suprema provides a clear explanation regarding contributions when playing Cucurucho. Specifically, Suprema defines the ante as an amount equivalent to a multiplier of the large blind. When playing on flop, players have the choice between paying the required amount for continuing their participation in the hand or folding.
As part of an example presented by Suprema, four players collectively contributed $100 towards their ante. In total, $400 is present in the pot. As stated previously, in order to continue in Cucurucho, players must deposit an equal amount ($400).
One significant aspect of stacks associated with Suprema is that when a player is unable to fund their required ante or flop contribution, they are given the opportunity to add funds. Without adding sufficient funds, they are forced to fold. Similarly, when a player is unable to fund their initial ante contribution, they are automatically folded out of contention for winning any portion of the pot.
Based on ClubGG’s release notes announcing the October 21 update by Maury Orton, there is no mention of this “top-up” feature being supported. Therefore, do not assume it exists.
Are PPPoker Pot Fold Hands Similar?
It employs essentially the same idea as well.
PPPoker also includes Pot Fold (including its Omaha variant). Every player places an ante before advancing directly to flop and deciding whether to call or fold.
Following this decision-making process, there are no further betting opportunities on turn or river.
Our Pot Fold guide discusses the flop call as being equal to half of the pot (and therefore not continually increasing in proportion to subsequent callers’ wagers), although we note that it does increase in relation to subsequent rounds of betting. This is an important distinction from normal pot limit betting rounds.
We also discuss games that involve calling every hand and/or those with specific intervals. Prior to joining any particular game table, ensure you review actual table configurations before making assumptions about how frequently Cucurucho will be played.
Rules and Where to Play Cucurucho
This Brazilian variation of the traditional poker formats, can be found on several other platforms.
Where Else Can I Play It?
KKPoker also has Pot Fold available in Hold’em and Omaha variants.
KKPoker’s description of Pot Fold tables explains that these tables have dedicated areas where players post antes instead of posting blinds. From here, play proceeds directly to flop. KKPoker supplies an example: three players each submit $3 toward their ante, resulting in nine chips being in the pot. Player One makes a $9 bet. Player Two decides to fold. Player Three calls $9. Now nine plus 18 results in a 27-chip pot. There are no further wagers made on turn or river since these are handled automatically. Therefore, Player One ultimately pays $9 (not a new wager based on current pot size).
KKPoker also explicitly states that these tables exclude other elements such as Bomb Pot, Straddle and EV Chop.
Pot Fold — Main Differences at a Glance
| App | Main Difference |
|---|---|
| ClubGG | Cucurucho scheduled by hand count or time. Single Board or Double Board. |
| Suprema | Cucurucho triggered by meeting dealer button & special Cucurucho button. Has specific rule(s) regarding insufficient chips / top-ups. |
| PPPoker | Pot Fold — same basic flop decision; review table schedule / game settings. |
| KKPoker | Pot Fold — dedicated tables for Hold’em & Omaha variants. Additional features not available on these tables. |
Prior to Sitting Down — Things That Matter!
Cucurucho on ClubGG rewards preparation, so review the following before joining:
- Review the ante first. Simply knowing what your blinds are doesn’t help you know how much you’ll need to spend on a Cucurucho hand.
- Next, review how often it will be played. Being obligated to participate in a Cucurucho hand every few hands creates different dynamics compared to having a Cucurucho hand played every 20 minutes.
- Finally, review both boards if Double Board is selected.
Do not continue because you’ve already placed your ante into the pot. The money you committed earlier is currently being held within the pot; your decision today requires justification for spending your money again.
Fewer buttons makes learning rules simpler; however, fewer buttons also don’t eliminate complexity associated with making decisions!
Icon for Cucurucho on ClubGG lobbies
Tables which are with Cucurucho format, can easily be recognized by the little purple icon, resembling an ice cream. Here it is on the screenshot below:
Additional Changes Made to ClubGG With Their October 21 Update
Beyond Cucurucho, the ClubGG October 21 update included:
- PC: Screen Guard — hides protected tables from being captured via screenshots and screen recorders. ClubGG’s protection may also include protecting its entire client.
- Voice Actions — allows players to assign voice selections for up to seven possible actions. Other players will also hear these voiced actions.
- GGPass Flags — players may select eligible flags based on their country of origin, residential location and/or IP address used for logging in.
- Sit-Out Grace Period (5 min) — reduces sit-out grace period from 15 min.
- Interface Changes — Club lobbies, creating tables, tournament timers and chat interface were updated.
- Backoffice Dashboard — new design of dashboard released. NPay replaces Xsolla as back office subscription service provider for ClubGG back office purchases; other forms of purchasing are unaffected.
