One of the best things about SCOOP is how it gives less-played poker variants their moment to shine. While most players flock to No-Limit Hold'em, it's refreshing to see games like 5-Card Draw getting the attention they deserve. Today, we're focusing on this classic game, following our earlier look at HORSE.

The Origins of 5-Card Draw

5-Card Draw is one of the oldest forms of poker, dating back to the 19th century in the United States.

Unlike community card games like Hold'em, it’s a closed hand game where each player gets five private cards. The goal? To make the best hand by discarding and drawing new cards. It was a favorite in the Wild West and has remained a staple in poker ever since, though is more seen in home games than at a bricks-and-mortar casino.

One player who is definitely thankful for being able to play this old-school variant is "sixsixxsix". The UK based player managed to win two SCOOP titles in one night—both in 5-Card Draw. Competing in the SCOOP 15-M $55 NL5CardDraw [6-Max, Progressive KO] and SCOOP 15-H $530 NL5CardDraw [6-Max, Progressive KO], sixsixxsix clinched back-to-back wins,

SCOOP 15-M $55 NL5CardDraw Final Table Results

In the SCOOP 15-M event, sixsixxsix battled through a field of 261 players to win $2,666, adding solid bounties of $1,573 along the way.

SCOOP 15-H $530 NL5CardDraw Final Table Results

The SCOOP 15-H event saw sixsixxsix overcome 43 competitors to pocket a total of $8,972, including a substantial $5,156 bounty.