Open Poker
Open poker means poker games in which some of the cards are dealt face up, such as seven-card stud. It is the opposite of closed poker, in which all cards are hidden.
The simple explanation
In open games, you see some of the opponent's cards. This gives you information, but also gives them information about you.
A closer look
The category includes the stud games and some community card games. Open cards change strategy: you count the visible cards to learn which cards are live, and you watch what other players show. Closed games such as five-card draw hide all cards.
A practical example
In seven-card stud, four of a player's seven cards are face up. It is open poker.
Full explanation
Open poker means poker games in which some of the cards are dealt face up, such as seven-card stud. It is the opposite of closed poker, in which all cards are hidden.
Open poker has some cards face up.
Stud games are open poker.
You count visible cards.
Draw poker is closed.