It derived from several card games invented in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, but truly flourished as game in the United States in the 1800s. What the heck is going on here? You might be thinking, 'I thought the kind of game was five card draw!' So what's with the talk about ten and twenty? And what's a button, anyway?įive card draw is a fun and thoughtful game of strategy, skill, and - as with all card games - a bit of luck. 'Well, I guess I'll just start as the button, if no one objects,' Alex continues as he shuffles up the deck of cards. 'Ten-twenty sounds alright to me,' Dana answers, and everyone nods in agreement. 'So, what kind of game are we playing tonight? Five-ten? Ten-twenty?'
'Welcome to the table, everyone,' Alex says as he sits himself down. Thus, rules regarding the rotation of dealership, order of play, and other such logistical facts will not apply, unless explicitly stated.
Each example is independent of any prior hand. Note: Throughout the chapter, we will provide several sample hands with which to illustrate the various rules and strategies of five card draw.
