When playing Draw Poker each player receives all his cards from the very beginning. Then the cards can be exchanged. There are several betting rounds going on throughout. The example of Draw Poker is 5 Card Draw. Each player gets 5 cards in 5 Card Draw. There is a betting round, during which each player may exchange up to three cards. The player who has the strongest hand after the showdown is the winner. Animated Draw Poker Deal.