Players pick up the cards and hold them in their hands, being careful to keep them concealed from the other players, then a round of betting occurs. The remaining deck is placed aside, often protected by placing a chip or other marker on it. Play begins with each player being dealt five cards, one at a time, all face down.
Home games typically use an ante the first betting round begins with the player to the dealer's left, and the second round begins with the player who opened the first round. In casino play the first betting round begins with the player to the left of the big blind, and subsequent rounds begin with the player to the dealer's left. The variant is also offered by some online venues, although it is not as popular as other variants such as seven-card stud and Texas hold 'em. It is commonly played in home games but rarely played in casino and tournament play. As a result, it is often the first variant learned by new players. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
