Bondi Poker

A new kind of online Hold'em.

Real-time multiplayer poker with a twist: start with 5 hole cards, discard one after the flop, turn, and river, and reach showdown with just 2 hole cards.

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Start: 5 hole cards
Ace of spadesKing of heartsQueen of clubsJack of diamondsTen of spades
Flop
Ace of spadesKing of heartsQueen of clubsJack of diamonds
Discard 1
Turn
Ace of spadesKing of heartsQueen of clubs
Discard 1
River
Ace of spadesKing of hearts
Discard 1
Showdown
Ace of spadesKing of hearts
2 hole cards
Best 5-card hand from 2 hole cards + 5 board cards wins.

Why It's Different

Classic Hold'em betting

All the strategy and depth of Texas Hold'em with familiar no-limit betting.

Hidden discards after every post-flop street

Discard one hidden card after the flop, turn, and river. Information stays buried.

Information pressure builds toward showdown

With each discard round, uncertainty grows and every decision matters more.

Deterministic engine and authoritative server

Built for fair play, consistent outcomes, and a smooth real-time experience.

How It Works

  1. 12-9 players, standard 52-card deck
  2. 2Each player is dealt 5 hole cards
  3. 3No discards pre-flop
  4. 4After the flop, each remaining player discards 1 hidden card
  5. 5After the turn, each remaining player discards 1 hidden card
  6. 6After the river, each remaining player discards 1 hidden card
  7. 7Players reach showdown with 2 hole cards
  8. 8Best 5-card hand from 2 hole cards + 5 board cards wins
  9. 9Discards stay face-down and are never revealed
  10. 10No-limit betting with standard min-raise behavior