What Is Single Draw In Poker

7/6/2022

Jul 16, 2016 No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw: A Quick Primer If you have played a 10-game rotation — or if you've eagerly explored all the games on PokerStars — you've come across no-limit 2-7 single draw. The average fish may not even care how many cards we draw, in which case we should always draw 2 with trips and give ourselves the maximum chance of improving. Standing Pat with Air – It would naturally be an unbalanced poker strategy if we only stand pat when we have a strong 5-card holding.

Gameplay of 2-7 No Limit Single Draw

Setting Up
- You'll need: a button, small & big blinds (similar to Texas Hold'em).
- Deal each player 5 cards, face down.
- Use a no limit betting structure.
The Action
- Action starts to the left of the big blind. You may fold, call or raise.
- After the 1st betting round, draw 0-5 cards. Then betting resumes to the left of the button.
Determining a Winner
- Worst possible hand wins, so the best hand is the wheel (2-3-4-5-7 offsuit).
- Note: Straights and flushes DO count against you in this game, and aces play as high only.
- The player with the worst hand scoops the pot. In the event of a tie, the pot is split.

Basic Strategies of 2-7 No Limit Single Draw

Pre-Draw
Like most poker games with a button, position is a big factor in 2-7 No Limit Single Draw. Position is more important in this game than in any other form of poker.
Knowing how many cards your opponent draws before you is key to formulating your strategy.
Drawing
As a general rule, you should fold if you must draw more than 1 card.
Never draw 2 cards unless you get a free draw or you start with 3 cards 8 or lower and the bet is small relative to your opponent's stack size.
Adjust the number of cards you draw based on your opponent's play.
Betting
Betting takes place before and after the first draw. If you draw fewer cards than your opponent, you should generally bet.
There is no such thing as slow-playing a big hand since your opponent will see how many cards you draw.

What You Need to Know About 2-7 No Limit Single Draw Starting Hands

Good Starting Hands
Play these hands in all positions (and for a raise):
- All pat hands of 9 or better.
- All 4-card hands 9 or better.
Poor Starting Hands
Never play these hands:
- Hands where you have to draw 3 cards or more.
- Hands with two paired wheel cards.
Marginal Starting Hands
Play these hands cheaply:
- All hands containing 3 cards of 9 or lower.
- All hands containing 2 wheel cards when you only have to complete from the small blind.
Positional Hands
Play in late position when folded to you:
- On the button and hand contains 2 wheel cards and an 8 (occasionally a 9 depending on the blinds).
- In the small blind play any 3-card hands containing 2 wheel cards and an 8 or 9.

Do's and Don'ts for Better 2-7 No Limit Single Draw Play