Poker Glossary
Poker glossary

Discard

To discard is to remove a card from your hand or play.

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To discard is to remove a card from your hand or play.

Explanation. To discard means giving up a card—either by folding it face-down into the muck or, in draw games, exchanging it during a draw round. The action shows that the card is no longer active or usable in the current hand. It’s a basic rule in many variants: you discard unwanted cards before receiving new ones or ending participation.

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