Drop One
Each player is dealt 4 hole cards, discards exactly one before any betting, then plays like Texas Hold'em with 3 hole cards and the shared board.
How it works
Same as Texas Hold'em after the discard: best 5-card hand wins the hand; ties split; side pots apply when all-in for different amounts.
Rules
- You are dealt 4 cards face down.
- Everyone chooses one card to discard before the first betting round (no flop betting until after the discard).
- After the discard, play is Texas Hold'em: best 5-card hand from any mix of remaining holes and the 5 board cards.
- Jokers, when enabled, are wild.
- If two or more players remain all-in before the board is complete, the table is offered run-it-twice (everyone must agree).
Dealer's options
- Jokers — 0, 1, or 2 wild jokers.
- Turn style — Standard or Double Turn (6-card board).
- Betting — No Limit or Pot Limit (max additional chips this action is 3 × last bet + pot).
Example hand
See worked examples with cards on the full rules page for Drop One.
FAQ
How do you win at Drop One?
Same as Texas Hold'em after the discard: best 5-card hand wins the hand; ties split; side pots apply when all-in for different amounts.
Can I play Drop One online with friends?
Yes. Create a free Jacks & Jokers room, pick Drop One when you are the dealer, and share the room link. No download or account required.
Is Drop One played for real money on Jacks & Jokers?
No. Jacks & Jokers is social poker with play-money chips only. Chips have no cash value.
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Play Drop One with friends
Free social poker — create a room, pick Drop One when you are the dealer, and share the link. No real money.