Draw Poker
Draw poker is a form of poker in which each player is dealt five cards face down and may replace some of them.
The simple explanation
In draw poker, each player receives five cards and can throw away one or more to get new ones. The goal is a better hand after the draw. Five-card draw is the classic version, with one round of drawing and two rounds of betting.
A closer look
Draw poker comes in high and low versions, and some variants have several draws, as in triple draw. Because the hands are hidden, the number of cards drawn is the main source of information. A player who draws three cards probably holds a pair, and one who stands pat holds a made hand.
A practical example
Each player is dealt five cards. After the first round of betting, a player discards two cards and receives two new ones.
Full explanation
Draw poker is a form of poker in which each player is dealt five cards face down and may replace some of them.
Draw poker is a form of poker where each player is dealt five cards face down and can discard one or more and replace them in an attempt to make a better hand.
It is one of the oldest forms of poker. Play includes a round of betting before the draw and another after it.
The number of cards a player draws tells opponents something about the hand, so bluffing can involve standing pat or drawing a specific number of cards.
Variations include lowball and games with more than one draw.