Caribbean Poker

Caribbean Poker - The rules for poker

Caribbean poker is a unique variation from all the other forms of poker in that players do not bet against each other. It is an American casino game in which each individual plays against the bank. In some ways, it is similar to a Blackjack style game except using poker rules. To begin the game, both the players and the bank make their antes. Following this, five cards are dealt to the players and the bank, respectively. The difference is that the bank receives one of the five cards face-up while all the rest of the cards dealt to the bank and player are face-down.

From here, the player must decide to either fold (and therefore lose their ante) or make a bet. The dealer then reveals their four remaining cards. If the dealer’s hand is not Ace-King or better, the player is paid even money on the ante and nothing (i.e., a push) on the bet. If the dealer’s hand is Ace-King or better, it is said to “qualify” (for play against the player). In the case where the dealer’s hand is better than the player’s, the player’s ante and bet are collected by the house. If the dealer’s qualifying hand is worse than the player’s hand, the player is paid even money on the ante and an amount on the bet according to the player’s hand as follows:

  • AK or pair1:1
  • Two pair2:1
  • Three of a kind3:1
  • Straight4:1
  • Flush5:1
  • Full house7:1
  • Four of a kind20:1
  • Straight flush50:1
  • Royal flush100:1

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