Basically 5-Card Draw is considered to be one of the simplest variations of Poker. It has most of the principles of playing poker and other poker games are usually an elaboration from this point. In general Poker uses all the 52 cards in the pack, Aces have the highest score and the players are dealt their hands one card at a time by the dealer.

Ranking of Poker hands

Royal Flush – Sequence of five cards in same suit, starting with Ace

Straight Flush – Other sequence in same suit that is not Royal Flush

Four of a Kind – Set of four Aces is the best

Full House – A three-card and two card set – 2Q and 3J for example

Flush – All cards from the same suit, no need for sequence

Straight – All cards in sequence, but no need for same suit

Three of a Kind – Set of three Aces is the best

Two Pair – Couples of cards, such as 2 Jacks and 2 9s

One Pair – Two of the same cards, like Kings

High Card – One person has Ace, nobody has anything higher.

Basic Rules

1. Place money in the Pot. This matches other starting bets. Receive your 5 cards.
2. Decide how many cards to change (up to 3)
3. Continue with one of these bids:
   
Open: To start the bidding.
Check : To delay making a bid, turn moves to the next player
See : Deposit the equivalent amount to other players to keep playing.
Raise : Increase the betting amount and discourage other 'See' bids.
Fold : In case your hand is weak you leave the game,Lose your first bet.

4. Change up to three cards with the dealer
5. Win when your hand is closest to Royal Flush.