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A "wrap" in poker refers to a straight draw, where there are more than the usual eight cards that can complete the straight.
The situation is common in Omaha poker variants where the additional hole cards allow for situations where the number of outs to a straight can be as high as twenty.
What is a Wrap in Poker?
In poker, a wrap is a straight draw where there are more than the usual eight outs. It is a more powerful version of an open-ended straight draw or a double gutshot and most commonly occurs in variants of Omaha poker. You cannot have a wrap in Texas hold'em.
Understanding Wraps
In Omaha poker, players receive four hole cards instead of two. This leads to a larger number of potential combinations and makes wraps possible. A wrap can have up to 20 outs, which makes it a very strong drawing hand.
Playing a Wrap
When you have a wrap, you have a strong drawing hand that could potentially become a straight. However, even though a wrap is a strong draw, it's important to remember that it's still just a draw and not a made hand.
Example of a "Wrap"
You are playing a game of heads up pot limit Omaha and have J?10?9?8? in the hole. If the board comes down 8?7?2?, you would both hold wraps. Any jack, ten, nine, or six would give you a straight giving you twelve outs.
- "He was hoping to hit one of his many outs on the turn to complete his wrap."
- "Despite having a wrap, she decided to fold due to the large bet from her opponent."
- "With four cards to a straight, he had a wrap and several ways to complete his hand."
Wrap in Poker FAQs
What is a wrap in poker?
A wrap in poker comes from Omaha poker and refers to a straight draw where there are nine or more cards that can complete a straight.
How many outs can a wrap have?
A wrap can have up to 20 outs, which makes it a very strong drawing hand.
Is a wrap a made hand?
No, a wrap is a type of drawing hand. This means you have the potential to make a strong hand, but you haven't made it yet. However, because of the number of cards in Omaha, it is possible to have a made hand and hold a wrap draw at the same time.
How does a wrap compare to an open-ended straight draw?
A wrap is a more powerful version of an open-ended straight draw. An open-ended straight draw has 8 outs while a wrap can have up to twenty.
Can I have a wrap in Texas Hold'em?
No, wraps are specific to Omaha poker due to the increased number of hole cards, which leads to a larger number of potential combinations.
