Overview
Five-Card Draw is the classic poker game. Each player receives five cards and has the opportunity to discard and draw new cards to improve their hand.
FIVE-CARD DRAW
Draw Game · 6 Players Max
Watch a Sample Hand
Step through a live deal — see the classic draw poker sequence: initial deal, first bet, the discard-and-draw phase, final bet, then showdown.
POT: $20
YOU (Hero)
WINNER!
Player 2
Player 3
Ready to Deal
Press Next Step to begin dealing the sample hand.
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Number of Players
2-6 players
How to Play
- Each player receives five cards face down
- First betting round
- Discarding phase - each player may discard up to 4 cards (or keep all 5)
- Players receive replacement cards for those discarded
- Second and final betting round
- Showdown - players reveal their hands
Hand Rankings
Standard poker hand rankings apply. Players must make the best five-card hand from their cards.
Special Rules
- Players may exchange up to 4 cards (typically all 5 can't be exchanged)
- Some variations allow drawing from the deck face-down
- Players must draw all replacement cards before proceeding to the next betting round
Strategy Tips
- Don't draw to inside straights (low odds)
- Drawing one card to a flush or straight is often worthwhile
- If you have a strong hand, consider "stand pat" (not discarding)
- Watch how many cards your opponents draw for clues about their hand strength