Flush Draw
What Does Flush Draw Mean in Poker?
A flush draw is a situation in poker where a player has four cards of the same suit and needs one more card of that suit to complete a flush.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Flush Draw
A flush draw is commonly mentioned during a hand when a player discusses potential outs or draws they are hoping to hit on the turn or river.
In-Game Example
You hold 89 on a flop of K42. You have a flush draw and need another spade on the turn or river to complete your flush.
Strategy / Tips
Best Practice: Understand pot odds and implied odds to decide whether to chase your flush draw.
Common Mistake: Overcommitting chips to chase a flush when the odds aren’t favorable.
Pro Tips: Consider semi-bluffing with a flush draw, betting to potentially win the pot outright while having outs if called.
Differences playing over the table vs online: Online, players might rely more on statistical data, while live play allows for reading physical tells when on a draw.
Alternative names
There are no widely recognized alternative names for “flush draw.”
FAQs
Q: What are my odds of completing a flush draw?
A: Assuming no other information, you have about a 35% chance by the river if you see both the turn and river.
