Draw

Basic Definition

A draw refers to a situation where your current hand is incomplete, but the next card could complete a strong hand, such as a straight or a flush. Types of draws include a "flush draw" or a "straight draw," which, if completed, can result in a strong hand.

Specific Situation

• With a flop of and a hand of , you have a heart flush draw. If another heart appears, you'll complete the flush.
• With a flop of and a hand of , you have an open-ended straight draw. A 4 or a 10 will complete the straight.

Important Information

• The strength of a draw depends on the strength of the completed hand and the number of outs (the number of cards needed to complete the hand). The more outs there are, the higher the probability of a successful draw.
• When deciding whether to chase a draw, you need to compare the pot odds (the ratio of the current pot size to the amount you need to call) with the winning probability calculated from your outs, and consider whether the expected value is positive.

Examples of Term Usage

"I got a flush draw on the flop, so I don't have a hand yet, but I'll call the opponent's bet."