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Casino Hold'em (vs Dealer)
Two hole cards and five shared community cards, played against the dealer.
Playing cards and chips on a green table
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Casino Poker at HiMAWiNUnderstanding Your Hand
In casino poker your hand is compared with the dealer's. Learn the rankings, choose a variant and play a game in which your decisions count.
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A player's hand containing a pair of aces
Introduction to Casino Poker
Playing Against the Dealer
In casino poker you play against the house rather than other players. After seeing your cards you decide whether to continue, and the best five-card hand wins according to the game's paytable.
Blackjack Variants
Available Poker Games
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Three Card Poker Game
A short game played with hands of three cards.
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Caribbean Stud Poker
Five-card stud played against the dealer.
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Video Poker Games
Draw poker played against a paytable, without a dealer.
Hand Rankings Reference
Poker Hand Rankings (Strongest First)
| Name of Hand | Composition | Worked Example |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush (Highest) | A, K, Q, J and 10 of one suit | A♠, K♠, Q♠, J♠, 10♠ |
| Straight Flush (Sequence, Same Suit) | Five consecutive cards of one suit | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ |
| Four of a Kind (Four Matching) | Four cards of identical rank | Q, Q, Q, Q, 3 |
| Full House (Full Card) | Three of a kind together with a pair | 8, 8, 8, K, K |
| Flush (Same Suit) | Five cards of one suit, not in sequence | A♦, J♦, 8♦, 4♦, 2♦ |
| Straight (Sequence) | Five consecutive cards of mixed suits | 10 9 8 7 6 |
| Three of a Kind (Three Matching) | Three cards of identical rank | 7, 7, 7, K, 2 |
| Two Pair (Two Matching Sets) | Two pairs of different ranks | J, J, 4, 4, 9 |
| One Pair (Two Matching) | Two cards of identical rank | 10, 10, K, 6, 3 |
| High Card (Lowest) | No combination listed above | A, J, 8, 5, 2 |
Some three-card games rank hands differently (for example, a straight may rank above a flush), so please review the game's rules.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Play Casino Hold'em
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Place the Ante
Place your initial bet.
- 2
Review Your Cards
You receive two cards, and three community cards are dealt.
- 3
Call or Fold Decision
Continue by placing a call bet, or fold.
- 4
The Showdown
The remaining cards are dealt and the hands are compared.
Playing Sensibly
Poker Guidance
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Study the Hand Rankings
Knowing which hands beat others is essential.
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Read the Paytable First
Bonus bet payouts differ between games.
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Approach Side Bets With Caution
They generally have a higher house edge.
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Keep Within Your Budget
Set your limit before you begin playing.
Guidance
Casino Poker Compared With Traditional Poker
Who You Are Playing Against
In casino poker the dealer is your opponent, so there are no other players to bluff; your decisions concern only whether your hand is worth continuing with.
Pace and Simplicity Compared
Rounds are shorter and the rules are fixed, making casino poker an accessible place to begin.
Help Centre and FAQ
Questions About Poker
Do I play against other players?+
Which hands rank above a flush?+
Under standard five-card rankings, a full house, four of a kind, a straight flush and a royal flush all rank above a flush.
What betting limits apply at the tables?+
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