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Open Ended Straight Draw
An incomplete (drawing) hand with four cards in sequence that can improve to straight with one more card on either end of the sequence. Also known as an outside straight draw.
Example
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In this example, you have 5-6-7-8 and need either a Four at the lower end or a Nine at the upper end to make a straight. Thus, this is an open ended straight draw.
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