A Gutshot straight draw, also known as an inside straight draw, occurs when a player has four cards to a straight but is missing one card in the middle. Unlike an open-ended straight draw where two different cards can complete the straight, a Gutshot can only be completed by one specific card. This type of draw is less likely to hit compared to an open-ended straight draw, making it riskier to chase.
Gutshot in Poker Example
For example, if a player holds 6 and 7, and the community cards are 4, 5, and 9, they have a Gutshot straight draw. They need an 8 to complete the straight.