Union Oil

Union Oil is a poker term for the hand consisting of a 7 and a 6. It is named after the Union Oil Company, which used the number 76 in its logo.

What Is Union Oil In Poker?

In poker, Union Oil refers to holding a 7 and a 6 in your hole cards. This term is a reference to the Union Oil Company, which prominently featured the number 76 in its logo. In Texas Hold'em, a 7 and a 6 constitute a decent starting hand that can potentially form a straight.

The Significance Of The Union Oil Hand

The Union Oil hand (7,6) is not a decent starting hand in Texas Hold'em, even if they are of the same suit. It's not a premium hand, but it has potential, especially in late position or when you can see the flop cheaply. The key with a hand like Union Oil is understanding its potential for making straights and, if suited, flushes.

Example Of "Union Oil"

An example of the Union Oil hand in action could be in a game of Texas Hold'em. You're dealt a 7 and a 6 of the same suit. The flop comes and there are two more cards of your suit on the board. With your Union Oil hand, you now have a flush draw.

• "I was dealt Union Oil and decided to see the flop."
• "With my Union Oil, I had a straight draw on the flop."
• "The Union Oil can be a profitable hand if played correctly."