Backdoor Straight
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Posted by: Ivan
In Texas Hold’em and Omaha poker variations, a backdoor straight is a straight a player completes using both the turn and river cards. Another similar term for this type of draw is “runner-runner.”
For example, a player has a 7, 9 hand. The flop produces an A, K, 8. The flop didn’t produce anything of value, but the player continues in hopes of making a good poker hand.
The turn produces a 5, then the river comes up a 6, helping the player line up a straight and the best possible hand in this situation.
Ivan played poker professionally for over five years but finally decided to merge his passion for writing with gambling and became one of the leading writers in this industry. Now he covers sports betting, casino & poker world and enjoys playing card games with his friends.
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