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Hold'em Against the Casino
Two hole cards and five shared cards, played against the dealer.
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In casino poker your hand goes up against the dealer's. Learn the rankings, choose a game and enjoy play where your choices count.
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Casino Poker, Introduced
Your Hand Against the Dealer's
In casino poker you play the house, not other guests. After seeing your cards you decide whether to carry on, and the best five-card hand wins according to the game's paytable.
Kinds of Blackjack
Poker Games to Try
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Three Card Poker
A brisk game built on three-card hands.
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Caribbean Stud
Five-card stud played against the dealer.
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Video Poker
Draw poker played against a paytable, with no dealer needed.
Hand Rankings
Poker Hands From Strongest to Weakest
| Hand Name | What It Is | Take This Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | A, K, Q, J, 10 – all the same suit | A♠, K♠, Q♠, J♠, 10♠ |
| Straight Flush | Five cards in order, all one suit | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ |
| Four of a Kind | Four cards sharing one rank | Q-Q-Q-Q-3 |
| Full House (all numbers) | Three cards of one rank with a pair | 8-8-8-K-K |
| Flush | Five cards all of one suit | A♦, J♦, 8♦, 4♦, 2♦ |
| Straight | Five cards in order, suits mixed | 10 9 8 7 6 |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards sharing one rank | 7-7-7-K-2 |
| Two Pair | Two separate pairs | J-J-4-4-9 |
| One Pair | Two cards sharing one rank | 10-10-K-6-3 |
| High Card | Nothing listed above | A-J-8-5-2 |
Some three-card games order hands differently (a straight may beat a flush, for example), so check the game's rules.
Nice and Steady
Playing Casino Hold'em
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The Ante
Place your opening bet.
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Check Your Cards
You receive two cards, and three shared cards are dealt.
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Call or Fold?
Stay in with a call bet, or fold your hand.
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Showdown Time
The last cards are dealt and the hands are compared.
Play With a Clear Head
Sensible Poker Habits
- 01
Know the Hand Order
Knowing which hand beats which is where everything starts.
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Read the Paytable First
Bonus bet payouts differ from game to game.
- 03
Be Careful With Side Bets
They normally come with a bigger house edge.
- 04
Keep Inside Your Budget
Choose your limit before you start.
Helpful Pointers
Casino Poker Compared With Traditional Poker
Who Sits Across From You
In casino poker the dealer is your opponent, so there is no bluffing other players — your choices are simply about whether to carry on with your hand.
Speed and Ease
Rounds are shorter and the rules are fixed, which makes casino poker a welcoming place to start.
Your Questions
Your Poker Questions
Will I be playing against other people?+
What beats a flush?+
In standard five-card rankings, a full house, four of a kind, a straight flush and a royal flush all beat a flush.
How high and low can I bet at the tables?+
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