32 Draw Poker

32 Draw Poker is often referred to as "Stripped Deck Poker." 20 low cards are removed from the deck (2-6) ensuring an action packed high hand value game. If you have played 5 card draw, you will recognize this variation of the game.

Four of a kind is a dream hand when playing most forms of poker, at 32 draw these hands are a dime a dozen. It will take a little strategic adjustment but this added edge brings forth a new exciting and addictive game.

Once the cards are drawn, players have the option of split pots. You can use this for insurance purposes or as a method to outbluff and outsmart your opponents.

32 draw poker has become increasingly popular in countries such as Italy . Many online players have been drawn to poker variants other than Holdem due to its monotony. Holdem is often referred to as "Foldem Holdem". Personally I will fold about 85% of my dealt hands during a Texas Holdem game; at 32 draw poker I don't seem to have that luxury (or boredom factor). I have more possibilities open to me during a 32 Draw Poker game. The 32 high cards almost guarantee I will hit some sort of hand which would be very playable during a game of Holdem.

If you know the basic poker rules, you will pick up 32 draw poker after a little practice. There are a few specific rule differences.

• Only 32 Cards Used - High cards in play only (7-A)
• Lowest Straight - A-7-8-9-10 (Ace counts as low)
• Flush Beats Full House - A Full House is more commonplace than a flush so the hand values are reversed.
• Suits Determine Rankings - Hearts being the strongest, followed by Diamonds, Clubs and Spades.

When I first started playing poker, good reading material was scarce. I learned to play through trial and error. I became a winning player, then backtracked.

This helped me in many ways...

• Reading - I have no interest in chemistry. If I decided to learn about chemistry, reading would be a drag. Most of the information would go over my head. If I carried out a few experiments I would get an interest boost. I might then pick up a chemistry book and build on my practical experience. I took this approach to poker and it has paid off.
• Experience - Poker books generally teach you the mechanics of the game. They will give you a solid foundation but you still need to think outside the box. To think outside the box you need to have the experience to understand a situation.

Browse around our site for more information on the game but in my opinion, the only way to learn the game is to play now, read later then refine your game.

Unfortunately there are very few options to play 32 card draw poker online. One of the few sites is devilfishpoker.com. The site is endorsed by Dave "the Devilfish" Ulliott. The devilfish is one of the worlds top professional poker players and a true character in the game.