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Rule of 15 - Also known as "Pearson Points" or "Cassino
Points", this refers to a secondary
hand evaluation methodology when a hand does not have sufficient strength to
open bidding using a traditional point count.
Typically used by the
player in the fourth (passout) seat, the player counts traditional High Card Points
and adds 1 point for each Spade. If the cumulative value is 15 or
greater, the player should open the hand for bidding. Some like
the thought of competing vigorously enough to use the Rule of 15 in the
third seat as well.
|
High Card Points |
Minimum
Spades needed to open the bidding |
Sum |
| 10 |
5 |
10+5 = 15 |
| 11 |
4 |
11+4 = 15 |
| 12 |
3 |
12+3 = 15 |
Also see
Rule of 20 |
