5 Card Draw Poker Online in India: An Expert Guide

For some, No Limit Texas Hold’em is the best version of poker. However, those players typically enjoy deeper pockets and larger bankrolls that can handle the sizable monetary chip swings often seen during a Texas Hold’em tournament. Plus, because of these swings, where one player after the next becomes the chip leader, No Limit Texas Hold’em can take a long time to play. For beginners and those who enjoy quick games, five card draw is a great introduction to poker.

Our how-to-play five card draw poker guide below shows you:

• What are five card draw poker rules?
• What are five card draw poker’s best hands?
• Game strategies
• Glossary

Chances are if you’ve played poker in the past, you’ll be able to pick up five card draw in no time. Here’s an example of how a five card draw hand plays out.

The Deal & Betting Rounds

• Each hand starts with somebody as the dealer who is “on the button,” which is literally the case as there is typically a chip with the word “dealer” near the player with the cards.
• Next, you need to decide if you want to play five card poker with antes or blinds. Antes are great for beginners because it requires each player at the table to bet the same amount before the cards are dealt. Those who have played Texas Hold’em will be familiar with blinds, which require the player to the left of the dealer to bet the small blind (ex: ₹250) and the player next to him to bet the big blind (ex: ₹500). No other player is required to bet before the cards are dealt.
• After initial bets are placed, the dealer gives each player five cards face down. After players review their cards, another round of betting occurs.
• Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, each player may keep all five cards OR draw up to five new cards in hopes of making a stronger five-card poker hand.
• After players receive their new cards, another round of betting occurs. Some players, knowing their hand isn’t strong enough to win, may fold after receiving their new cards.
• When all bets are in, remaining players flip over their five cards. The best hand wins the pot.

• If you believe your hand is strong, don’t be afraid to raise the bet as it may nudge those with weaker hands to fold and increase your chances of winning the pot.
• If you’re playing blinds, you’re not in the small or big blind and realize you need to draw three or more cards, consider folding. It’s a tall task to rally back in 5 card draw.
• If you believe your hand is strong, don’t be afraid to raise the bet as it may nudge those with weaker hands to fold and increase your chances of winning the pot.
• If your hand is so-so and those before you “check” aka do not bet or raise, feel free to check and get a free peek at your new card draw.
• At the end of the day, five card draw poker doesn’t require a ton of strategy as it’s a basic game enjoyed by many in at-home poker settings.