Mexican Poker is similar to 5-card stud and is played with a standard deck 'stripped' to 41 cards. The 8's, 9's and 10's are removed, the Joker remains. To receive a hand, each player posts a collection when required. The cards are dealt clockwise, beginning to the left of the dealer button.

Poker is a card game that typically involves betting and individual play, with various hands ranked according to the probability of their occurrence. On the other hand, mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China and involves skill, strategy, and a degree of chance.