diff --git a/solitaire.lua b/solitaire.lua
index 0356a8d..66654c2 100644
--- a/solitaire.lua
+++ b/solitaire.lua
@@ -258,6 +258,7 @@ function update()
 	
 	if not last_left and hover then
 		if not exhausted and hover[1]==1 and left then
+			hand=nil
 			draw_cards_to(stacks[1],stacks[2],3)
 			if #stacks[1]==0 then
 				exhausted=true