The Complete Rules of Draw Poker

 

Five-Card Draw, often called only Draw, is the game most people know as "poker". It is uncommon online, but can be found in a few poker rooms.

Draw is played online with 5, 6 or 8 players, depending on the card room. There are two blinds. The first player to the left of the dealer posts the small blind (a half bet), the second player puts the big blind (one bet).

 

 

Each player is dealt five cards face down. The first player to the left of the big blind speaks first. He can call, raise or fold. The big blind speaks last. He can check (if the pot has not been raised), call, raise or fold. After the first betting round each active player can exchange some or all of his cards, or be content with his hand.

 

On the second and last betting round, the first active player to the left of the dealer speaks first. The prize of the bets is doubled. Finally, if there are sevaral players in the pot, there is a showdown, and the winner claims the pot.