Poker 27 Triple Draw
2-7 Triple Draw is still a relatively new game, at least as far as the mass of poker players having been exposed to it. Now that PokerStars.com spreads 2-7 Triple Draw and the WSOP now includes it on their schedule, there are more and more players looking for 2-7 Triple Draw Strategy guides. We’ll provide strategy here, but also suggest the 2-7 Triple Draw strategy section written by Daniel Negreanu in Doyle Brunson’s 2005 book titled Super System 2 as recommended reading.
Poker 27 Triple Drawing
As you begin to learn, you’ll soon realize that position is more important in draw poker games, especially 2-7 Triple Draw, than it is in other forms of poker. This is because unlike flop and stud games, we’re unable to see any of our opponents cards. The only information we have to go on is the number of cards our opponents draw and their betting patterns. When we act after an opponent, also said as having position on them, we get to see their actions first, giving us a significant advantage.
2-7 Triple Draw is still a relatively new game, at least as far as the mass of poker players having been exposed to it. Now that PokerStars.com spreads 2-7 Triple Draw and the WSOP now includes it on their schedule, there are more and more players looking for 2-7 Triple Draw Strategy guides. 2-7 Triple Draw strategy basics. The 2-7 Triple Draw strategy is not nearly as worked out just yet as it has been for some other poker games. This is one of the many reasons that make the game so appealing, as so many players are looking to learn and beat the opponents before they can get good at it.
2-7 Triple Draw Starting Hands
2-7 Triple Draw starting hand requirements should also give consideration to position. In most games, we’ll always open a pot with a two card draw to a 7 low or better, as long as we hold a deuce. The deuce is important because a 7 low can not be made without it, and in many draws no deuce leaves us vulnerable to drawing a straight. In most situations, we’ll always call with this same hand, and when we hold both a deuce, a seven, and a third nut card (3, 4 or 5), we’ll 3 bet and perhaps even cap while in position with this hand.
Out of position, a player wants to be a bit more careful holding a 7-6-2 draw as this hand can get expensive and lead to marginal/uncomfortable/expensive situations when an 8-7-6 low is made late. Generally speaking, 2 card low draws are not playable; but in games where your blinds are often being attacked, playing these occasionally in defense might be profitable.
To complete a good Triple Draw starting hands strategy you also need to know about 3 Betting in Triple Draw.
Aggression is Key
Now that we have a basic guideline to basic 2-7 Triple Draw starting hands, we’ll emphasize that like all fixed limit poker games, this is a game where aggression pays off. Here we’ll want to be betting and raising a lot more often than checking and calling. This is of course a general statement, but in many cases raising will make your opponents think more about breaking made hands (example dumping the 8 in a made 8-7-6 low to draw to a better hand). Of course, this is where position becomes important,because if an opponent gets to first see us draw one, they’ll keep this hand on the later draws. If they’re forced to draw first, it is more pressure for them and opens us up to having additional ways to win the hand.
Jack High Favored Over One Card Draw
Getting back to position, there are a couple stats a player wants to have in the back of their mind. On the last draw, a jack high hand is slightly favored over a one card draw. When in position if our opponent stands pat while we hold 2-3-5-7-J, we’ll of course need to draw one. On the other hand, if our opponent draws one, then standing pat here would be the best move. We can not emphasize enough how important position is in 2-7 Triple Draw strategy.
Position and the Triple Draw Snow
Position also gives a 2-7 Triple Draw player the opportunity to snow, which is the act of standing pat (drawing zero cards) with total rubbish. For example, let’s say your opponent drew two cards on the first draw, and you did as well. The opponent then checks to you, and despite having failed to improve, you make a standard position bet and are called. If the opponent then draws two again, you might consider standing pat. If he fails to improve, a bet on the next street will win you the pot with another bet, but even if he improves to a one card draw, you might win by continuing to snow and betting on the river. If the opponent has paired or made a face card low, he’s going to fold and you’ll win the pot.
Optimal snowing frequency, how often you should stand pat with poor hands and then bluff, largely depend on your table image and the opponents you’re playing. A lot of players freeze after having been caught snowing, in fear they’ll now be called down more often. This is often a mistake, as a player still will have trouble calling on many draws, and if you’ve been caught snowing on multiple occasions, your premium hands tend to get paid off often with marginal hands. Generally speaking, a good triple draw player is very aggressive and snows more often than his opponents. When caught too often, you’ll need to tighten up some; however, never be scared to snow against a weak opponent.
2-7 Triple Draw Strategy
Once again, this is only an introduction into 2-7 Triple Draw strategy. We strongly recommend reading the 2-7 Triple Draw strategy sections authored by Daniel Negreanu in Doyle Brunson’s book Super Systems 2. This reading and a lot of practice will help you get better at 2-7 Triple Draw.
You might also be interested in our 2-7 triple draw tips article. It goes into a little more depth about the above topics and also offers advice about timely bluffing and agression when drawing. We also have a new article on Three Betting In Triple Draw which should help you a lot with your pre draw strategy.
Deuce to Seven (2-7) Triple Draw is a form of lowball that is not widely popular. You won't see it spread in your local home game. Some live high-stakes cash games will include Triple Draw in their mixed-game format. But it's difficult to find low stakes versions, let alone any limit of Triple Draw.
Introduction to 2-7 Triple draw
Despite the lack of interest in brick and mortar rooms, Triple Draw has been gaining popularity online.
The goal is to make the best low hand. The Ace is considered a high card and the deuce is the lowest. The absolute nut low is 7-5-4-3-2. Hence, the name 'Deuce to Seven'. Both straights and flushes count against your hand, so you are seeking a smooth low hand. The second best low is 7-6-4-3-2 followed by 7-6-5-3-2.
Triple Draw is most often played in a fixed-limit betting structure, but can also be played pot-limit and no-limit. In addition to the initial betting round that occurs after the cards have been dealt, there are three rounds to draw cards with a round of betting following each draw
Triple Draw is not like other lowball games where A-2-3-4-5 is considered the low. Remember, the Ace is the highest card in Triple Draw and the nut low is 2-3-4-5-7.
How to play 2-7 Triple draw
This sample hand is fixed-limit 2-7 Triple Draw with $50/$100 stakes. The blinds are $25/$50.
There is a used in this game that moves clockwise. The blinds are to the immediate left of the button.
DEAL: Five cards are dealt down to each player.
YOUR HAND: You have a low of A-Q-7-5-2. You will eventually decide to discard the high cards – the Ace and the Queen.
Your hand
1st betting round
The initial bet is $50. The player to the immediate left of the big blind, AKA Under the Gun, is the first to act and has the option to call $50, raise to $100, or fold.
If a player is facing a raise, they must call, fold, or re-raise. The big blind is last to act. If the pot has not been raised and other opponents have only called the $50 big blind, the big blind has the option to check or raise to $100. If the big blind checks, the betting round is over and the players move on to the first draw. If the big blind raises, betting continues until the action makes its way back around the table. If a raise goes uncalled, the raiser wins the pot without revealing their hole cards.
Once all remaining bets and raises have been called, it is time for players to draw cards.
FIRST DRAW: You can discard zero to all five cards. A player that discards nothing is “standing pat.”
YOUR HAND: You exchanged the and for a and . Your hand now includes a pair of sevens.
2nd betting round
On this betting round and all subsequent betting rounds, action begins with the small blind.
On the first draw, players may check or bet $50. If a bet is made, players must call, fold, or raise. The button is last to act. If no one has bet, the button has the option to check or bet. If the button checks, the betting round is complete and the players proceed to the second draw. If the button raises, betting continues until the action makes its way back around the table. If no one calls a bet or raise, the bettor wins the pot without revealing their hole cards.
Once all remaining bets and raises have been called, it is time for players to draw cards for a second time.
SECOND DRAW: You discard the and draw the .
YOUR HAND: You're drawing to a good low 8-7-5-2, but hold a pair of eights.
3rd betting round
The betting limit is now $100 from here on out. Action starts with the small blind and players may check or bet $100. If a bet is made, players must call, fold, or raise. The button is last to act. If no one has bet, the button has the option to check or bet. If the button checks, the betting round is complete and the players proceed to the third draw. If the button bets, betting continues until the action makes its way back around the table. If no one calls a bet or raise, the bettor wins the pot without revealing their hole cards.
Once all remaining bets and raises have been called, it is time for players to draw cards for the final time.
THIRD DRAW: You discard the and pick up the .
Poker 27 Triple Drawer
YOUR HAND: You made an 8-7-5-3-2 low. It is technically the 11th best hand in Triple Draw.
4th betting round
The betting limit is $100. Action starts with the small blind. Players may check or bet $100. If a bet is made, players must call, fold, or raise. The button is last to act. If no one has bet, the button has the option to check or bet. If the button checks, the betting round is complete and the players proceed to the third draw. If the button bets, betting continues until the action makes its way back around the table. If no one calls a bet or raise, the bettor wins the pot without revealing their hole cards.
Once all remaining bets and raises have been called, it is time for players to reveal their cards.
Tie in 2-7 Triple Draw
If two players have the same hand, they split the pot. There is no way to determine a tie-breaker.
Best Triple Draw hands
7-5-4-3-2
7-6-4-3-2
7-6-5-3-2
7-6-5-4-2
8-5-4-3-2
8-6-4-3-2
8-6-5-3-2
8-6-5-4-2
8-6-5-4-3
8-7-4-3-2
8-7-5-3-2
8-7-5-4-2
8-7-5-4-3
8-7-6-3-2
8-7-6-4-2
8-7-6-4-3
8-7-6-5-2
8-7-6-5-3
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