Hands & Draws

A blank is a card that appears unlikely to change the important made hands or draws in a particular situation. It is also called a brick. No card is universally a blank, because its effect depends on the board and the players' ranges.

Example of Blank:
On an A-K-9 flop with two spades, an offsuit two on the turn may be considered a blank. It does not complete the spade draw or a likely broadway straight.

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Published: October 4, 2026
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