Poker Rules
Five Card Draw Poker Rules
Five-Card Draw is the classic poker variation where all players receive five hole cards. It's very easy to learn and play, but because all of the cards are hidden to the other players, the game involves quite a bit of luck and slightly less skill than most of the more modern variants. The player's hands can change considerably after the draw, and there are fewer betting rounds than in other poker variations. It's not commonly played in casinos, but a number of online poker rooms do offer the game.
· Five-Card Draw is occasionally played with blinds just like Texas Holdem, but it's more common with an ante - a small amount posted by all participating players before the cards are dealt.
· When the antes have been posted, all players are dealt five cards face down. All of the five cards remain hidden and can not be seen by anyone else until the showdown.
· The player to the left of the dealer starts the first round of betting. He or she can choose between folding or make an opening bet. The players behind can fold, call, or raise the opening bet.
· When all players have acted in the first betting round, it's time for the draw. All remaining players are allowed exchange any or all of their cards.
· Now there is a second and final round of betting round, which is started by the first player to the left of the dealer who is still in the hand.
· If two or more players are still in the hand after the final round of betting, there is a showdown. The player with the best five-card poker hand according to standard hand ranking wins the pot.
