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Casino Hold'em (vs Dealer)
Two private cards and five shared community cards, played against the dealer.
Cards and chips on a green poker table
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HiMAWiN Casino Poker: Hand Rankings and How to Play
In casino poker, your hand is compared with the dealer's. Learn the rankings, choose a variant and make your decisions.
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Casino Poker Basics
Your Hand Against the Dealer's
Casino poker is played against the house rather than other players. After seeing your cards you decide whether to continue, and the best five-card hand wins under the game's paytable.
Blackjack Versions
Poker Variants
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Three Card Poker Variant
A short game played with three-card hands.
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Caribbean Stud Poker
Five-card stud played against the dealer.
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Video Poker Machines
Draw poker paid from a paytable, with no dealer.
Rankings
Poker Hands Ranked From Best to Worst
| Hand Name | What It Contains | Sample Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush (Top Hand) | A, K, Q, J and 10, all in one suit | A♠ · K♠ · Q♠ · J♠ · 10♠ |
| Straight Flush Hand | Five consecutive cards of one suit | 9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ |
| Four of a Kind (Quads) | Four cards of equal rank | Q · Q · Q · Q · 3 |
| Full House (Blackout) | Three cards of one rank and a pair | 8 · 8 · 8 · K · K |
| Flush Hand | Five cards of one suit, in any order | A♦ · J♦ · 8♦ · 4♦ · 2♦ |
| Straight Hand | Five consecutive cards, suits mixed | 10 9 8 7 6 |
| Three of a Kind (Trips) | Three cards of equal rank | 7 · 7 · 7 · K · 2 |
| Two Pairs | Two pairs of different ranks | J · J · 4 · 4 · 9 |
| Single Pair | Two cards of equal rank | 10 · 10 · K · 6 · 3 |
| High Card Only | No combination listed above | A · J · 8 · 5 · 2 |
Some three-card games use a different order (for example, a straight ranks above a flush). Check the game's rules.
Instructions
Playing Casino Hold'em: The Steps
- 1
Ante Bet
Place the opening ante bet.
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View Your Cards
You receive two cards, and three community cards are dealt.
- 3
Call or Fold Decision
Place a call bet to continue, or fold.
- 4
Final Comparison
The remaining cards are dealt and the hands are compared.
Session Advice
Poker: Practical Tips
- 01
Memorise the Rankings
Knowing which hand beats which is the starting point.
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Check the Paytable
Bonus bet payouts differ from game to game.
- 03
Be Cautious With Side Bets
Side bets normally have a higher house edge.
- 04
Keep to Your Budget
Set your limit before the first hand.
Practical Guide
How Casino Poker Differs From Traditional Poker
Your Opponent
In casino poker the dealer is your opponent, so there is no bluffing against other players. Your choices are about whether to continue with your hand.
Speed and Fixed Rules
Rounds are shorter and the rules do not change, so casino poker is an easy place to begin.
FAQ Index
Poker: Questions and Answers
Am I playing against other people?+
Which hands rank above a flush?+
In standard five-card rankings: full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush.
What are the minimum and maximum bets?+
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