The main difference is that in five-card stud only one card is hidden, whereas in five-card draw, all five cards are hidden from other players at the table In five-card stud, two cards are dealt, one face up and one face down. After betting, a third face-up card is dealt, followed by more betting. This is repeated with a fourth and fifth face-up card. Whereas in five-card draw, all five cards are hidden from other players at the table.