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Making sense of Card Games

Learn Which Poker Hands Outrank Others

In casino poker, your hand goes up against the dealer's. Work through the rankings, start by choosing a version and enjoy a game where your choices count.

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Making sense of Casino Poker

Making sense of you vs the Dealer

Read the selected game rules and payout conditions first, rather than assuming every table is alike.

Making sense of variants

Making sense of Poker Games

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Making sense of Casino Hold'em

Two hole game cards plus five community game cards, played against the game dealer.

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Making sense of Three Card Poker

A quick game using three-card individual hands.

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Making sense of Caribbean Stud

Five-card stud against the game dealer.

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Making sense of Video Poker

Read the selected game rules and payout conditions first, rather than assuming every table is alike.

Making sense of Hand Rankings

Making sense of Poker Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest)

Understand handUnderstand descriptionUnderstand example
Understand royal FlushCheck for A, K, Q, J and 10, with every card in one suitA♠ K♠ Q♠ J♠ 10♠
Understand straight FlushUnderstand five in sequence, same suit9♥ 8♥ 7♥ 6♥ 5♥
Understand four of a KindUnderstand four cards of the same rankQ Q Q Q 3
Understand full HouseUnderstand three of a kind plus a pair8 8 8 K K
Understand flushUnderstand five of the same suitA♦ J♦ 8♦ 4♦ 2♦
Understand straightUnderstand five in sequence, mixed suits10 9 8 7 6
Understand three of a KindUnderstand three cards of the same rank7 7 7 K 2
Understand two PairUnderstand two different pairsJ J 4 4 9
Understand one PairUnderstand two cards of the same rank10 10 K 6 3
Understand high CardUnderstand none of the aboveA J 8 5 2

A few three-card games order the hands differently (for example, a straight outranks a flush), so work through the game's rules.

Making sense of step by Step

Making sense of Play Casino Hold'em

  1. 1

    Making sense of ante

    Start by placing the opening wager.

  2. 2

    Making sense of See Your Cards

    You get two game cards; three community game cards are dealt.

  3. 3

    Making sense of call or Fold

    Compare the two choices: continue with a call bet, or fold your hand.

  4. 4

    Making sense of showdown

    The final game cards are dealt and individual hands are compared.

Making sense of Smart Play

Making sense of Poker Tips

  1. 01

    Making sense of learn the Rankings

    Practise comparing hand strength before considering other decisions.

  2. 02

    Making sense of read the Paytable

    Listed payout rates for promotional allocation wager selections vary between games.

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    Making sense of Treat Side Bets with Care

    Learn what guidance can and cannot do: it can inform decisions, never guarantee success.

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    Making sense of Stay Within Budget

    Decide your listed limit before you play.

Making sense of guide

Making sense of Casino Poker vs Traditional Poker

Making sense of Who You Play Against

In casino poker your opponent is the game dealer, so there's no bluffing other players — your decisions are about whether to continue based on your current hand.

Making sense of pace and Simplicity

Playing rounds are quicker and applicable rules are fixed, which makes casino poker a friendly starting point.

Work Through Common Questions

Making sense of Poker FAQs

How do I check who I will be playing against?+

poker format offered — casino (vs dealer) or player vs player

How do I identify the hands that outrank a flush?+

Read upwards from a flush in the standard five-card list: full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush all beat it.

How can I understand the table limits?+

poker minimum and maximum bets

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