Introduction & Game Flow
Casino Hold'em by Evolution Gaming is a variant of Texas Hold'em poker where players compete against the house instead of other players. The objective is to form the best possible five-card hand using two personal cards and five community cards, aiming to beat the dealer's hand.
Players begin by placing an Ante bet, and can also place a Bonus bet for additional potential payouts based on the first five cards dealt. After receiving their cards, players decide whether to continue by placing a Play bet or fold. For the dealer to qualify, they must have at least a pair of fours.
1. Place Ante Bet
Place the Ante bet to participate. The optional Bonus bet can be placed at the same time.
2. Deal
Two cards face-up to the player, two face-down to the dealer, three community cards (Flop) face-up.
3. Play or Fold
Play: place a Play bet equal to 2x the Ante. Fold: forfeit the Ante.
4. Turn & River
If the player plays, two more community cards are dealt. The dealer reveals their cards.
5. Determine Winner
Best five-card hand from seven cards wins. Dealer must have pair of fours or better to qualify. If dealer does not qualify: Ante wins 1:1, Play bet returned as push.
Play or Fold
The decision hinges on evaluating the strength of your hand combined with the three Flop cards. The dealer needs at least a pair of fours to qualify, so any hand with competitive potential is worth continuing.
When to Play After the Flop
| Hand Type | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Pair (Aces, Kings, etc.) | Play | High chance of winning; potential for Full House or better. |
| Ace-King, Ace-Queen (High Cards) | Play | High cards can form straights or flushes with favorable board. |
| Straight or Flush Potential | Play | Potential for strong hand with suited connectors or straight draws. |
| Low Pairs (2-2 to 6-6) | Fold | Weak hands with limited improvement potential. |
| High Card Hands (No Pair, No Draws) | Fold | Very low chance of winning without pair or draw. |
| Dealer Does Not Qualify | Play | Even weak hands win Ante if dealer does not qualify. |
Hand Rankings
Standard Poker Hand Rankings
| Rank | Hand | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Flush | A, K, Q, J, 10 all same suit |
| 2 | Straight Flush | Five consecutive cards same suit |
| 3 | Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same rank |
| 4 | Full House | Three of a kind plus a pair |
| 5 | Flush | Five same-suit cards, not sequential |
| 6 | Straight | Five consecutive cards, mixed suits |
| 7 | Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same rank |
| 8 | Two Pairs | Two different pairs |
| 9 | One Pair | Two cards of the same rank |
| 10 | High Card | No qualifying combination |
Payouts
Ante Bet Payouts
| Hand | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100:1 | |
| Straight Flush | 20:1 | |
| Four of a Kind | 10:1 | |
| Full House | 3:1 | |
| Flush | 2:1 | |
| Straight | 1:1 | |
| Three of a Kind | 1:1 | |
| Two Pairs | 1:1 | |
| One Pair or Less | 1:1 |
Bonus Bet
The Bonus bet is an optional side bet placed alongside the Ante. It is evaluated on the first five cards dealt (player's two hole cards + three Flop cards) and pays out independently of the main hand result. The player does not need to Play to receive a Bonus payout.
Bonus Bet Payouts (First 5 Cards)
| Hand | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100:1 | |
| Straight Flush | 50:1 | |
| Four of a Kind | 40:1 | |
| Full House | 30:1 | |
| Flush | 20:1 | |
| Straight | 7:1 | |
| Three of a Kind | 7:1 | |
| Two Pairs | 7:1 | |
| Pair of Aces | 7:1 | |
| Below Pair of Aces | Loss |
RTP & Bet Limits
| Bet Type | RTP |
|---|---|
| Total Bet | 99.18% |
| Ante Bet | 97.84% |
| Bonus Bet | 93.74% |
| Bet Type | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Ante Bet | $0.50 | $1,000 |
| Bonus Bet | $0.50 | $1,000 |
| Play Bet | $1.00 | $2,000 |