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Casino Hold'em Table
Two hole cards plus five shared cards, played versus the dealer.
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Casino poker pits your hand against the dealer's. Learn the rankings, pick a version and enjoy a game where your decisions matter.
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A player's hand showing two aces
Casino Poker Starter Kit
Mano a Mano With the Dealer
In casino poker you're up against the house, not other players. Once you've seen your cards you choose whether to carry on, and the best five-card hand wins as set out in the paytable.
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The Pecking Order
Poker Hands from Top to Bottom
| The Cards You Hold | How It Looks | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush (the top dog) | A, K, Q, J, 10 in one suit | A♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠ |
| Straight Flush Hand | Five straight cards in one suit | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ |
| Four of a Kind Hand | Four of the same rank | Q Q Q Q 3 |
| Full Card | Three alike, plus a pair | 8 8 8 K K |
| Flush Hand | Any five in one suit | A♦ J♦ 8♦ 4♦ 2♦ |
| Straight Hand | Five straight, mixed suits | 10 9 8 7 6 |
| Three of a Kind Hand | Three of the same rank | 7 7 7 K 2 |
| Two Pair Hand | A pair of pairs | J J 4 4 9 |
| One Pair Hand | Two of the same rank | 10 10 K 6 3 |
| High Card Hand | None of these | A J 8 5 2 |
A few three-card games rank hands their own way (say, a straight beating a flush) — check the game's rules.
Little by Little
Casino Hold'em, Bit by Bit
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Ante Bet
Plonk down your opening bet.
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Sneak a Peek at Your Cards
Two cards come to you; three shared cards hit the table.
- 3
Call It or Fold It
Keep going with a call bet, or fold.
- 4
Showdown Time
The last cards come out and the hands are compared.
Play It Clever
Poker Tips & Tricks
- 01
Learn the Rankings by Heart
It all starts with knowing what beats what.
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Paytable First, Spin Second
Bonus bet payouts vary from game to game.
- 03
Handle Side Bets Gently
They usually come with a bigger house edge.
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Budget Rules, Okay
Pick your limit before you start.
Handy Guide
Casino Poker or Classic Poker?
Who You're Up Against
In casino poker the dealer is your opponent, so no bluffing other players — your calls are all about whether to carry on with your hand.
Speed and Simplicity
Rounds run faster and the rules are set, making casino poker a welcoming place to start.
Quick Questions
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Am I playing against other people?+
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What tops a flush, then?+
A full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush all outrank a flush in standard five-card rankings.
How high and low do the table limits go?+
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