Baccarat is played with a single, standard deck of 52 cards. Two hands of cards are dealt, one for the Player and one for the Banker. Each hand will contain either two or three cards. These cards are dealt according to a set of rules that apply wherever Baccarat is played.
The winning hand is the one with a value closest to nine. The value of a hand is calculated by adding up the value of the cards. Aces have a value of 1. Face (picture) cards and 10's have no value and do not contribute to the value of the hand. All other card values are treated as they appear.
If the value of a hand exceeds nine it will be calculated by subtracting ten. Thus a hand consisting of an 8 of Clubs and a 7 of Diamonds (total value = 15) will have a Baccarat value of five (15 - 10).
The Baccarat Player must decide which one of three possible bets to make before the cards are dealt. The Player can decide to bet on the Banker's hand winning, the Player's hand winning or the possibility of a Tie. Once the bet has been placed two hands will be dealt.
Depending on which winning hand the Player choose, the payout will be made according to this table:
|
THE WINNING HAND |
THE GAME PAYS BACK |
|
The Banker Wins |
Twice the bet - 5% commission for the House |
|
The Player Wins |
Twice the bet |
|
A Tie Wins |
9 times the bet |
If the player bets on a player and wins, the payout is double the original wager. If the Player bets on a Tie and wins, the pay out is eight times the original wager. If the Player wins when backing the Banker's hand the House charges a 5% commission.
To start the game you need to place a bet. First you select the chip to place (1, 5, 25 or 100 dollar chip) and then you click on the PLAYER, BANKER or TIE betting spot to set your bet. Every time you click on the spot one chip will be added. You can change the selected chip to adjust your bet any time before dealing. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
To remove a bet, right-click on the spot where your bet is placed (PLAYER, BANKER or TIE) and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Once you have placed the bet you must click the DEAL button to start the game. Two cards are deal to the banker and other two to the player. A third card will be draw according to the following rules:
If either the player or banker total 8 or 9, both automatically stand, no exceptions.
If the player's total is 6 or 7, the player stands.
If the player stands, the banker hits on a total of 5 or less.
If the player's total is 5 or less, the player automatically hits and the banker gives the player a third card.
If the player receives a third card then the banker draws a third card according to the following:
Banker's hand totals 0, 1, 2: Banker always draws a third card.
Banker's hand totals 3: Banker draws if Player's third card is 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-0 (not 8)
Banker totals 4: Banker draws if Player thirds 2-3-4-5-6-7
Banker 5: Banker draws if Player's third 4-5-6-7
Banker 6: Banker draws if Player's third 6-7
Banker 7: Banker stands.
Once the final cards are dealt, the one with the total closest to 9 wins.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.
Black Jack or Twenty-One is played with a standard deck of 52 cards with 2 decks being used in the shoe. For the player, the object of the game is to draw cards that total 21, without going over, or coming closer to 21 than the cards held by the dealer. The King, Queen and Jack count as ten while other cards count at face value, except for the Ace, which counts 1 or 11, as desired by the player. The suits are of no significance.
Once the game starts, two cards are dealt to the player. The dealer's second card is dealt face up. If a player has an Ace and any ten-valued card it is a Blackjack and will turn up immediately. The players hand is paid one-and-a-half times the bet, unless the dealer also has "Blackjack", in which case it is a push and neither wins. If the dealer's face up card is an Ace, the players will be given the opportunity to take "insurance". An insurance bet is a wager claiming that the dealer does in fact have a blackjack. This wager is optional and may be half the original bet. If the dealer has a blackjack, the winning insurance bets will be paid two-to-one. The player loses the original bet, unless they also have a blackjack, in which case they can push with the dealer. If the dealer does not have Black Jack, the insurance bets will lose and play will continue.
Whenever the dealer does not have a Blackjack, the players are given the opportunity to improve their hands by taking additional cards (to hit). A player may hit as many times as desired, as long as the total count of the hand does not exceed 21.
With two cards in any given hand, the player may "Double Down" which is to increase the bet by the original wager and may take one card only.
Players may split cards (pairs) only once and play each hand out for the same bet per hand. When splitting Aces, if a 10 or face card appears it will only pay 1:1 (because it's no longer a blackjack).
Once the players have completed their hands, the dealer's hand will be played. Whether the dealer "hits" or "stands" depends upon the count of the dealer's hand (there are no optional situations). The dealer turns his bottom card up and either stands or draws as necessary.
The dealer must draw to any count up to and including 16 and stand on 17. The dealer will also stand on all soft 17's. (SOFT 17's are: Any combination in which and Ace is used as an 11). The dealer should "BUST"(the cards total 22 or higher); all those hands remaining, which are not busted will be paid even money.
To place a bet you click on the chip you want and this chip will be added to the bet spot Blackjack table. Every time you click on a chip it will be added to the current bet. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
To remove a bet click on the spot where your bet is and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Click on the "DEAL" button to start the game. Two cards are dealt to the player and two more to the dealer. The dealer's second card is dealt face up. The player cannot remove their bet after the "DEAL” button has been pressed.
If either the player or the dealer has a Blackjack on its hand the game is over. But if that’s not the case, the player can do any of the following actions depending on the player and dealer’s cards:
HIT: The players are given the opportunity to improve their hands by taking additional cards. To do so the player clicks on the "HIT" button. A player may hit as many times as desired, as long as the total count of the hand does not exceed 21.
STAND: When a player is satisfied with it’s hand, he must hit the "STAND" button (take no more cards).
DOUBLE: With two cards in any given hand, the player can select “DOUBLE” option, which is to increase the bet by the original wager, and may take one card only.
SPLIT: split the initial two-card hand into two, and play them separately - allowed only when the two first cards are of equal value. Players may split cards only once and play each hand out for the same bet per hand.
INSURANCE: If the dealer's face up card is an Ace, the players will be given the opportunity to take "INSURANCE". An insurance bet is a wager claiming that the dealer does in fact have a blackjack.
Once the players have completed their hands, the dealer's hand will be played. Whether the dealer "hits" or "stands" depends upon the count of the dealer's hand (there are no optional situations). The dealer turns his bottom card up and either stands or draws as necessary.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.
Blackjack Multihand is identical to Single-Player Blackjack, except that player can bet on up-to three hands and play them all independently, one after another.
In Blackjack Multihand, you and the dealer are dealt two cards to start in up to three different positions at the Blackjack table. The objective is to accumulate cards that add up closer to 21 than that of the dealer's cards, without going over 21. Cards are worth their face value with the exception of Kings, Queens, and Jacks which are each worth 10 and Aces (worth either 1 or 11). If the value of your hand is closer to 21 than that of the dealer you win. If the value of the dealer's hand is higher than yours you lose. If the hands are of equal value the deal is a push and your money is returned. If you have a total of 22 or higher (a busted hand), you lose regardless of whether the dealer also busts. This process is repeated on all respective hands.
First you select the chip to place (1, 5, 25 or 100 dollar chip). Next, click on the bet spot you want to play, every time you click on the spot one chip will be added. The three bet spots can be played at the same time but every spot has its own bet you need to place first. You can change the selected chip to adjust your bet any time before dealing. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
After a game is completed there are two more options for placing bets: “CLEAR” and “REBET”. The CLEAR option removes all the bets placed on the table layout. The REBET start a new game with the same bets you did the game before.
To remove a bet right-click on the spot where your bet is placed and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Click on the "DEAL" button to start the game. Two cards are dealt to each spot you placed a bet and two more to the dealer. The dealer's second card is dealt face up. The player cannot remove their bet after the "DEAL” button has been pressed.
Each player hand is played as a single blackjack hand, starting from right most player hand. If the dealer has a Blackjack on its hand the game is over. The player must play each hand that is not equal to a Blackjack. The player can do any of the following actions depending on the player and dealer’s cards:
HIT: The players are given the opportunity to improve their hands by taking additional cards. To do so the player clicks on the "HIT" button. A player may hit as many times as desired, as long as the total count of the hand does not exceed 21.
STAND: When a player is satisfied with it’s hand, he must hit the "STAND" button (take no more cards).
DOUBLE: With two cards in any given hand, the player can select “DOUBLE” option, which is to increase the bet by the original wager, and may take one card only.
SPLIT: split the initial two-card hand into two, and play them separately - allowed only when the two first cards are of equal value. Players may split cards only once and play each hand out for the same bet per hand.
If the dealer's face up card is an Ace, the players will be given the opportunity to take "INSURANCE". An insurance bet is a wager claiming that the dealer does in fact have a blackjack. Every hand the player has will be asked for INSURANCE. After that, the result of the insurances will be shown.
After the game is completed you can press “REBET” button start a new game betting the same amount of money. Or you can press “CLEAR” to select new bets.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.
The exciting game of Caribbean Stud Poker offered in the package was designed to offer you an easy to learn, enjoyable alternative to the long established casino games. Caribbean Stud Poker is played on a twenty-one table and is based on the Five Card Stud Poker game. This is the first casino table game to offer a progressive jackpot payout.
This card game is played with one standard deck of cards. The game is initiated when the player places a wager called the ANTE. Next, the dealer will deal five cards face down to the player. The dealer's own five-card hand is dealt; four cards face down and the final card face up.
The player has the choice to either stay in the game or fold. If the player chooses to FOLD, the ante bet is lost. If the player decides to CALL, a BET is placed and the amount of the original ante is doubled. The dealer shows his hand, if the dealer does not have at least an ace/king combination, the player automatically wins even money on the ante and the wager (BET) is returned. If the dealer has at least an ace/king combination, then a comparison is made between the dealer and player's hand. If the player has the higher hand, the player wins even money on the ante and the original wager pays according to the payout table below:
|
Hand |
Payoff |
|
High Card |
1:1 |
|
One Pair |
1:1 |
|
Two Pairs |
2:1 |
|
Three of a Kind |
3:1 |
|
Straight |
4:1 |
|
Flush |
5:1 |
|
Full House |
7:1 |
|
Four of a Kind |
20:1 |
|
Straight Flush |
50:1 |
|
Royal Flush |
100:1 |
Players are also given the option of playing for the progressive jackpot. To participate in the jackpot, the player must make an additional side bet of $1 at the drop slot. The player is betting that he will receive a hand of cards equal or better than a flush. Regardless of the outcome of the regular table game, if the player has a hand that qualifies for the progressive jackpot, that player will win the amount designated in the payout table:
|
Hand |
Payoff |
|
Flush |
$75 |
|
Full House |
$100 |
|
Four of a Kind |
$500 |
|
Straight Flush |
10% |
|
Royal Flush |
100% |
To place a bet you click on the chip you want and this chip will be added to the ANTE bet. Every time you click on a chip it will be added to the current bet. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
To remove a bet click on bet chips and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
And additional bet can be placed in order to participate in the progressive payouts. Click on the drop slot placed up to the ANTE bet to add a $1 bet. The lights on your slot fixture are activated by the chip drop and stay illuminated until the hand is over to show that you made the jackpot bet. To remove this bet, click on the same drop slot you did before.
Click on the "DEAL" button to start the game. Two card sets are deal, one for the player and one for the dealer (with the last card face up), then the player can take one of two actions:
CALL: If you feel you have a hand, which will beat the dealer's hand, you will make this bet. This is exactly twice the amount of the ANTE bet.
FOLD: If you do not feel you have a strong enough hand to beat the dealer, you fold and do not make the bet to "Call the Dealer".
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.
This is a casino gambling game based on the Chinese Domino game Pai Gow but played with poker combinations. It is a rather simple game but is offers many strategic options. You can either go for the fast way and the quick win or play conservatively for little money and maximize your playing time.
It’s played with a pack of 52 cards plus one joker (a 53 cards deck). The joker is a wild card which can be used only as an ace, or to complete a straight, a flush or a straight flush.
Seven cards are dealt to the player and the dealer. The player must divide the cards to form two hands - a two card hand and a five card hand. The five-card hand must be higher than the two-card hand. The relative values of the five card hands are the same as in poker, with one exception: A-2-3-4-5 is the second highest type of straight or straight flush, ranking between A-K-Q-J-10 and K-Q-J-10-9. Five aces is the highest hand, beating a straight flush. For the two card hand, any pair beats any two unmatched cards, but no other combinations are possible. The aim of the game is to beat the banker with both hands. If one hand ranks exactly the same as the Banker's hand, this is a tie. The Banker wins all ties.
If the player wins one hand, but loses the other, this is considered a "push" (tie). In "push" hands, no money exchanges hands.
Winning hands are paid even money, less a 5% commission. Losing hands lose the money wagered.
To place a bet you click on the chip you want and this chip will be added to the bet spot on the table. Every time you click on a chip it will be added to the current bet. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
To remove a bet click on the spot where your bet is and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Once you have placed your bets, press “DEAL” button to start the game. Seven cards are dealt to each side of the table, on set for the player and the other for the dealer.
Now you have two options:
Press “HOUSE” button to play the hands as House Way. Immediately the dealer plays its hand the game results are shown.
Select two cards that will form the low hand (or Second Highest). To select a card just press the card and it will go to the low hand position. If you want to unselect a card, press the card in the Low Hand and it will return to its original position. After selecting your low hand press “DONE” to let the dealer play its hand and get the game results.
After the game is completed you can change your bet or start a new game with the same bet amount.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby.
Craps is considered by many to be the most exciting game in any casino. There are many varieties of wagering, and as a result, Craps can also be a complicated game. But there are some simple bets that you can make to start with, and the odds on these are quite favorable.
The objective of the game is to bet on the outcome of the dice, that you as the "shooter" throw. You are allowed to bet in favor that the shooter will win, in favor that the house will win, or you can bet on the numeric outcome of both dice.
The dice are rolled across the craps table layout. The layout is divided into three areas - two side areas separated by a center one. Each side area is the mirror reflection of the other and contains the following: Pass and Don't Pass line bets, Come and Don't Come bets, Odds bet, Place bets and Field bets. The center area is shared by both side areas and contains the Proposition bets.
The first roll in a Craps round is called the come out roll. If the dice total is 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 then the point is established. On the other hand a total of 2, 3, 7, 11, or 12 on the come out roll immediately ends the round. When the point has been established, an “ON” disk will be placed on the point. After the point is rolled the dice will be rolled continuously until the same point is rolled again or a 7.
Below is a list of the various bets you can make at craps.
Pass Line
Also called the "Front Line," this bet is made on a "come out" roll, when no point has been established. A first roll of seven or eleven (known as naturals) automatically wins. A first roll of two, three or twelve (known as craps) automatically loses. A first roll of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 establishes the number as your "point." Once a point has been established, the "shooter" continues to roll the dice until either the point number rolls again (which is a pass line winner, and bettors are paid even money) or a seven out rolls and all pass line bets lose.
Come Line
This bet is an extension of the pass line. Come bets can be made any time after a pass line point has been established (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10). Seven or Eleven wins; two, three or twelve loses; any other number becomes your come point and must be repeated before a seven rolls in order to win even money.
Don't
Pass
Also called the
"back line," this bet can only be made on a come out roll,
when no point has been established. A first roll of seven or eleven
(a natural) loses. A first roll of two or three is an automatic
winner. If a twelve is thrown it is a standoff and you push. If 4, 5,
6, 8, 9 or 10 rolls, it becomes the "don't pass" point.
Seven must roll before the "don't pass" point rolls for you
to win. If the point number rolls before seven you lose.
Don't Come
This is an extension of the Don't Pass line. Don't Come bets can be made any time after a point has been established. The same rules apply for the Don't Come as the Don't Pass. A first roll of seven or eleven loses, two or three wins, and twelve is a standoff. Any other number becomes the Don't Come point. You win even money if seven is rolled before the point is repeated.
Taking Odds
This is an additional bet that can be made on the Pass Line or on a come bet, once a point has been established. A player will receive 2 to 1 on points four and ten, 3 to 2 on points five and nine and 6 to 5 on the six and eight. The reverse is true when a player is betting against a point. These are known as "True" odds.
Laying Odds
This
is an additional bet that can be made on a Don't Pass or a Don't Come
bet after a point has been established. The odds pay opposite of Pass
Line and Come odds.
4 or 10 One to Two
5 or 9 Two to
Three
6 or 8 Five to Six
Place
Bets
Place Bets can be
made at any time during play on any of the "point numbers."
Place Bets pay 9 to 5 on the four or ten, 7 to 5 on the five or nine
and 7 to 6 on the six or eight. These bets may be taken down, remain
up or "pressed" up at any time. The bets are made on the
rectangle directly above the number.
Buy
Bets
A Buy Bet is
similar to a Place Bet, but pays true odds in exchange for a 5%
commission. These bets are made on the rectangle directly in front of
the number.
Buy
Behind or Lay Bets
Similar
to a Buy Bet, but made against a point at true odds. You are charged
a 5% commission. (With this bet, you are betting that the shooter
will roll a seven before he/she will roll the point number.)
Field
Bet
A Field Bet is a
one-roll bet that wins or loses every roll. If 3, 4, 9, 10 or 11
rolls, you win even money. If a 2 or 12 rolls you are paid double. If
5, 6, 7 or 8 rolls, all field bets lose.
Big 6 or 8
You bet either Six or Eight hoping that either one come up before the seven is rolled. This bet pays even money.
Proposition
Bets
These bets are
found in the center of the dice layout. If you make a "prop"
bet the following will happen:
Any Craps - If the shooter
rolls a two, three or twelve on the next roll you win 8 for 1
Any
Seven - If the shooter rolls a seven on the next roll you win 5 for
1.
Eleven - If the shooter rolls an eleven on the next roll
you win 15 for 1.
Ace/Deuce - If the shooter rolls a three on
the next roll you win 15 for 1.
Two - If the shooter rolls a
two on the next roll you win 30 for 1.
Twelve - If the
shooter rolls a twelve on the next roll you win 30 for 1.
Hard
Ways - A Hard Way bet will win if the shooter rolls a pair. Hard Ways
lose if a seven rolls or if the number is thrown "the easy way"
(not a pair). Example: Your bet is Hard 8. If each dice rolls four,
you will win your Hard Way bet. If one dice rolls a five and the
other rolls a three, you will lose.
Click on the chips in your bankroll to select the chip you want to add the amount you wish to bet (1, 5, 25 or 100 dollar chip). Then click on the area of the layout on which you wish to place your bet. You may click more than once to add that amount multiple times.
To remove a bet from the layout, point to it with the mouse, and press Shift key along with left click. The chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Once you have placed your bets, press “ROLL” to start the Come Out Roll. If the dice total is 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 then the point is established. On the other hand a total of 2, 3, 7, 11, or 12 on the come out roll immediately ends the round.
When the point has been established, you can place any bet allowed after come our roll (not Pass/Don’t Pass). The game continue until the same point is rolled again or a 7. After placing new bets, press “ROLL” to obtain the new result.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.
Roulette
is the most popular table game in the world. At first glance, a
roulette table layout may appear complicated, yet in reality, it's a
very easy game to play and understand.
A roulette table is
divided into 38 slots in which the ball may land. The slots are
numbered from 1 to 36, alternately colored red & black. 0 and 00
are colored green. You can bet on any single number, play a
combination of numbers, as well as play red or black, odd or even,
and columns of numbers. The following table resumes the different
type of bets and the payoff:
|
BET TYPE |
NUMBERS PLAYED (examples in parenthesis) |
PAYOFF ODDS |
|
Single Number |
Any single number (9) |
35 to 1 |
|
Split Bet |
2 Numbers (18 or 21) |
17 to 1 |
|
Trio Bet |
2 Numbers (16,17,18) |
11 to 1 |
|
4 Number Bet |
4 Numbers (25,26,28 & 29) |
8 to 1 |
|
6 Number Bet |
6 Numbers (1,2,3,4,5 or 6) |
5 to 1 |
|
Column Bet |
12 Numbers (Numbers 1 thru 12 inclusive) |
2 to 1 |
|
Dozen Bet |
12 Numbers (1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34) |
2 to 1 |
|
Red or Black |
All Red Numbers or All Black Numbers |
1 to 1 |
|
High or Low |
18 Numbers (either 1-18 or 19-36) |
1 to 1 |
|
Even or Odd |
All Even Numbers or All Odd Numbers |
1 to 1 |
After you place your bets, the ball is spin in the opposite direction of the turning wheel. When the ball comes to rest in one of the slots, the dealer will call out the winning number and settle all bets.
First you select the chip to place (1, 5, 25 or 100 dollar chip). Next, move the cursor to number or combination of numbers you wish to play. Every time you click on the spot one chip will be added. You can change the selected chip to adjust your bet any time before dealing. Chips are ordered from the one with the higher value to the lower one.
There are two more options for placing bets: “CLEAR” and “REBET”. The CLEAR option removes all the bets placed on the table layout. The REBET option puts the same bets you did the turn before.
To remove a bet right-click on the spot where your bet is placed and the chip on top will be removed. You can do this for every chip you got on the betting spot.
Before start a game you need to select the number or combination of numbers you wish to wager and place your bets. After that, press “SPIN” to start spinning the ball into the turning wheel. The ball will stop on one slot and the bets you loose will be removed and the ones you win will be kept to play again.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby.
The Casino offers 4 Slot machines games, which are similar if not the same when it comes to the general dynamics of playing them. These are the classic three-reel slot machine complete with spinning reels, and one five-reel slot machine.
Our slots come in multi-coin and multi-play options which let you bet more than one coin per play, choosing where to bet and how much.
The object of the game is to achieve a winning combination of symbols to win a corresponding prize.
Different combinations as well as different scores give you different payoffs. So just choose your bet click on the button and start playing!
To begin playing the slots, you first need to select the denomination you wish to play from the four choices; 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 dollar and 5 dollars. The buttons are located just above the reel windows on the slot machine.
Next you can choose the amount of coins you wish to play (i.e. if the coin you are playing with is 1 dollar then by playing three coins you will be wagering 3 dollars). The odds table will highlight the odds column that apply to the amount of coins you are going to play.
By hitting “MAX BET” you will wager 3 times (or 5 coins in 5 paylines machines) the amount of the coin you have chosen to play. You can wager multiples of the coin up to maximum allowed by hitting the “BET ONCE” button.
Once you are satisfied with the coin and the amount of coins wagered you can hit the “SPIN” to start the wheeling of the reels. By hitting “MAX BET” you will wager the maximum amount of coins allowed and the reels will start wheeling immediately.
If the symbols in one payline match a winner combination in the paytable, the won amount will be added to your current balance.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby.
Poker at an Online Casino is what you get if you cross Stud Poker with a slot machine and throw in a few wild cards. It's fast, almost like playing Stud, and you've got a huge range of options. To start, you select either single play where one hand is dealt at a time or the more challenging, quadruple play where four hands are dealt at once. The Video Poker games consist of the following: Jacks or Better, Tens or Better, Joker Poker, Deuces Wild and Aces & Faces.
Each of these games has a multi hand (a total of 4 hands) alternative where you have better chances to get a good hand. First choose your bet, these bet will be same amount for each hand. For example, if you choose $1 coin you will risk a total of $4, one dollar for each hand. When the cards are dealt, you will play the first hand choosing which cards to keep. These cards will remain in all the hands and new cards will be dealt to replace those you discard.
Some machines have an additional bet when you won. You can risk your winnings (or half) to double the amount you won. If you decide to go into this bet, you will have to beat the Casino in a highest card game.
As with most forms of Poker, the objective of the game is to get the best hand possible. The payoffs are marked right on the face of the Video Poker machine so it's a fast lesson in what the hand ranks are. All Video Poker variations rank hands the same, though some variations may add an extra rank or two.
The first thing to note is that the game graphic interface shows you the payoff for each betting level. Invariably playing Max Bet pays off better, overall, than any of the lower multiples.
Each game has its own personality and rewards a particular kind of play. Also, the machines let you play anything from ¢0.25 through $5 "coins", with the payoffs improving at the high end of the scale. So if you know Poker hands and take the time to learn your game, Video Poker is fast, fun and rewarding. Players should keep in mind that each game has its own strategy:
As with a slot machine, betting is pretty straight forward in Video Poker. On any given machine you can choose, from ¢0.25 up to $5 with either the "BET ONCE" or "BET MAX" buttons.
First need to select the denomination you wish to play from the four choices; 25 cents, 50 cents, 1 dollar and 5 dollars. The buttons are located just above the reel windows on the slot machine.
Next you can choose the amount of coins you wish to play by hitting the “BET ONCE” button up to maximum allowed (i.e. if the coin you are playing with is 1 dollar then by playing three coins you will be wagering 3 dollars). The odds table will highlight the odds column that apply to the amount of coins you are going to play.
By hitting “MAX BET” you will wager 5 times (5 coins) the amount of the coin you have chosen to play.
After selecting the amount to bet, press “DEAL” to start the game (or you can hit “MAX BET” and start the game with a 5 coins wager). Five cards will be deal and you have to do 2 actions:
Hold cards: you must hold or discard as many cards as you want. To do it, you can press the “HOLD” button below the card you want to hold or just press the card itself. To deselect a held card you do the same process as before, press “HOLD” button or the card.
Deal final hand: press “DEAL” to discard the card you don’t want to hold and replace them with new ones.
You will receive the amount of coins indicated by the highest hand you can form with the cards in your final hand.
Some Video Poker machines will give the opportunity of double your winnings. After showing the amount you won, a dialog box will appear showing you 3 options you can choose:
Double: risk the total winning for a double or noting bet.
Half: risk half of the total winning for a double or noting bet.
Collect: don’t wager your winning.
If you choose this additional bet, new cards will be dealt, all face down except the first representing the house card. You have to beat the house card choosing a card with higher value (of the face down cards). If you win, the double of the amount you bet will be granted to you. The double down option will appear at maximum 3 times if you win.
Click EXIT to leave the game and return to the Casino Lobby. You cannot leave a game until it’s finished.