From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Rack-O?
Winning Moves English rules (2023 sheet)
Cut for the deal; the low card deals first. Play begins with the player to the left of the dealer.
Source & edition
- Rack-O — RulesWinning Moves Games · "Deal" and "Play" · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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