Scoop

Basic Definition

Scoop refers to winning the entire pot in a poker hand.
The term is most commonly used in split-pot games such as Omaha Hi-Lo, where a player wins both the high hand and the low hand, thereby taking the whole pot with no split.

It is also used in double-board formats (where two boards are dealt simultaneously). If a player wins both boards, they are said to “scoop” the pot.

Specific Situation

• With a board of , a hand like makes:
  • A straight for the high hand
  • A wheel A–2–3–4–5 for the low hand

  If no opponent can match either hand, the player scoops the pot by winning both high and low.

Important Information

• In Hi-Lo games, holding a hand that can win both high and low is extremely valuable when aiming for a scoop.
• In double-board formats, choosing hand structures that can perform well on both boards increases your chances of scooping.
• Because scooping yields maximum chip gain, it is a strategically important concept in poker.

Examples of Term Usage

"I hit near-nut hands on both boards in a double-board pot and cleanly scooped the whole thing!"