Broadway Draw
大顺听牌
Context: Term: 大顺听牌（Broadway Draw） Refers to a draw type where the target is to make the highest straight A-K-Q-J-10 (called Broadway).
Context: Term article: 大顺听牌 (Broadway Draw)
Basic Concept
A Broadway Draw is a specific type of straight draw in Texas Hold'em where the goal is to complete the top straight A-K-Q-J-10, known as "Broadway". Typically, such draws involve at least one 10 or higher card (J, Q, K, A) and form an open-ended straight draw or a gutshot straight draw on the flop or turn.
Typical Hand Types
- Open-ended straight draw: For example, holding KQ on a flop of A-10-2 (rainbow), you need a J to make A-K-Q-J-10 — this is a gutshot, not open-ended. A correct open-ended example: Holding QJ on a flop of K-10-2, you need an A or a 9? Actually, an A makes A-K-Q-J-10 (Broadway), while a 9 makes K-Q-J-10-9 (not Broadway). So only the A gives Broadway. Thus, many Broadway draws are gutshots.
- Correct examples: Holding AK on a flop of Q-J-5 — you need a 10 for Broadway (gutshot). Holding KQ on a flop of J-10-2 — you need an A for Broadway (gutshot). Holding AQ on a flop of K-J-9 — you need a 10 for Broadway (gutshot). A rare open-ended Broadway draw: Holding AK on a flop of Q-J-3 — you need a 10 (gutshot again). True open-ended Broadway draws occur when you have four Broadway cards and need any of two cards to complete the straight, but that would also include non-Broadway cards (e.g., holding KQ on a flop of A-J-10? Actually KQ on A-J-10 flop already makes Broadway, so it's not a draw). More commonly, Broadway draws are gutshots.
Strategic Considerations
A Broadway draw generally has high value because once completed, it is the nut straight (unless a flush is possible). Additionally, the cards that make Broadway (A, K, Q, J, 10) are often high pairs or top pairs themselves, so such draws sometimes have showdown value on the flop. For example, holding AK on a Q-J-5 flop, besides the straight draw (needing a 10), the overcards AK may also have potential if unpaired.
Related Terms
- Straight Draw: The general term for all straight draws, including open-ended and gutshot.
- Nut Draw: A draw that, if completed, gives the best possible hand on the board. Broadway draws usually fall into this category.
- Gutshot: A straight draw that requires one specific card in the middle. Many Broadway draws are of this type.