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A. Blackjack Rules and Strategy
1. Strategy
2. Cheat Sheet
3. Multi-Hand Blackjack
1. Basic Rules
2. Basic Strategy
C. Video Poker Rules and Strategy
1. Deuces Wild
2. Jacks or Better
D. Video Power Poker Rules and Strategy
1. Aces and Faces
2. Deuces and Joker
3. Deuces Wild
4. Double Joker
5. Jacks or Better
6. Joker Poker
7. Tens or Better
E. Poker Room Games Rules and Strategy
1. Texas Hold'em Rules and Strategy
2. Limit Hold'em Rules and Strategy
3. Double Hold Flop'em Rules and Strategy
4. Crazy Pineapple Poker Rules and Strategy
5. Seven card Stud Rules and Strategy
6. Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo Rules and Strategy
7. Razz Rules and Strategy
8. Omaha Rules and Strategy
9. Omaha Hi/Lo Rules and Strategy
10. Draw Poker Rules and Strategy
11. Triple Draw or Low Ball Poker Rules and Strategy
12. Let it Ride Poker
F. Pai Gow Poker Rules and Strategy
G. Roulette Rules and Strategy
H. Baccarat Rules and Strategy
L. Listing’s for Online Casinos, Poker Rooms, and Bingo Halls
Basic Blackjack Strategy
Here are the rules
of Basic Strategy Blackjack, presented in a common sense way. Go ahead and print
them and keep the copy with you when you play. You may want to make sure you are
playing correctly. It's ok here to have a "cheat sheet".
Cheat Sheet
Here is a chart you can use, if you like those better: BLACKJACK CHART
Multi-Hand
Blackjack
Multi Hand Blackjack:
Basic Rules:
You can find the Blackjack rules applied by the different types of software on the web here: Blackjack Rules
Basic Poker Rules
Poker Hands
* Straight Flush
A Straight Flush consists
of 5 cards in numerical sequence, all of the same suit. The higher straight flush
wins. AKQJT is the highest straight flush, and is also called the royal flush.
5432A is the lowest straight flush.
* 4 Of A Kind
The higher 4 Of A Kind wins. If two players have the same 4-of-a-kind, then the highest 5th card wins. 4-of-a-kind is also known as quads.
* Full House
A full house consists
of a 3 Of A Kind and a pair. The higher 3 Of A Kind wins. If two players have
the same 3 Of A Kind, then the highest pair wins. The Full House is also known
as a boat.
* Flush
Ace flush A Flush consists of 5 cards of the same suit. The flush with the higher top card wins. If two flushes have the same top card, then the flush with the higher 2nd-top card wins.
* Straight
A Straight consists of 5 cards in numerical sequence. The straight with the higher top card wins. AKQJT is the highest straight; 5432A is the lowest straight (5432A is also called a wheel).
* 3 Of A Kind
The higher 3 Of a Kind wins. If two hands have the same 3 Of A Kind, then
the 2 unmatched cards are used to break the tie. 3 Of a Kind is also known as
trips. If you have a pocket pair in Texas Hold'em, and you form trips by the third
card coming onto the board, this is known as a set.
* Two pair
The hand with the higher
top pair wins. If the top pairs are equal, then the low pairs are used to break
the tie. If those are also equal, then the unmatched card is used to break the
tie.
* One pair
The hand with the higher pair wins. If the pairs are equal, then the unmatched cards are used to break the tie, first by comparing the highest unmatched cards, then the second highest unmatched cards, and finally the lowest unmatched cards.
* High card
If a hand does not fit in any other category, it is judged by high cards. Two hands are compared by taking the highest cards and comparing them. If those are equal, then the second highest are compared.
BASIC POKER STRATEGY
Hands that Do not Pay!
Deuces Wild Video Poker Rules & Strategy
Pairs:
Jacks or Better Video Poker Rules & Strategy
ACES AND FACES POWER POKER RULES
Four aces, kings, queens and jacks pay extra high. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
DEUCES AND JOKER POWER POKER RULES
In this game, the Deuces and the Joker are wild cards. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
DEUCES WILD POWER POKER RULES
In this game, Deuces are wild cards. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
DOUBLE JOKER POWER POKER RULES
In this game are two extra cards, Jokers. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
JACKS OR BETTER POWER POKER RULES
A hand with two Jacks or higher cards will make the minimum payout. No wild cards. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
JOKER POKER POWER POKER RULES
There is one extra card - a real joker. The computer helps determine the best value of your last hand if you hold the joker. This helps you win the most! You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
TENS OR BETTER POWER POKER RULES
A hand with two Tens or higher cards will make the minimum payout. No wild cards. You play four identical hands of cards. The first hand is shown to you, the others are face down.
Hold a card and
the matching cards in the other hands are shown. Discard a card and the matching
cards are turned face down. At the end of the game, the total of all four hands
is calculated. If you have a winning hand, you can either double or collect your
winnings.
You can find the rules employed by the individual
software types at
Games
and Casino Poker
The following games are offered in the various Internet poker rooms:
Texas Hold'em can be found all over the world. Each player receives two down cards and five community cards, these are face-up in the middle of the table). You want to pick the best five of those seven cards and the best hand wins the pot. The pot can also be won by someone betting if no one calls before getting seven cards.
Strategy:
Shorthand Limit
Texas Hold'em
Starting hands
Flop
Bluffing
Limit Hold'em with eight or more players
The most important thing to remember is that in limit Fold'em you want to have an advantage going into the flop.
Starting Hands:
Wait to be dealt the quality hands, and just win with those.
AA, KK, QQ, JJ and
AK
These are the very best hands. Play aggressively. With AA, you want to see as much money as possible in the pot, so reraise. For AK you will need to hit an ace or a king. Do not get in a raising war with one player because s/he likely has a pocket pair already.
TT, 99, AQ and QK
These are good hands. Most likely, you will need help from the board. Raise to knock players out - the less players the better.
AJ, AT, KJ, QJ,
10J
These are also good hands. Cautiously play AJ, AT and KJ. You can lose to a higher kicker. Play only if your hand is suited. Raise to knock players out, but do not call a raise.
88, 77, 66, 109,
98, 87, 76
These hands need help from the board. Play only if your hand is suited.
Flop
1. If you are winning but your hand can be beat, you hope a player will bet to you so you can raise. If you are in late position and no one has bet, you must bet to knock people out.
2. If you have three of a kind or maybe even a full house on the flop you do not need to knock players out. You will likely win. Do reraise however if you suspect someone of having a better hand than you have.
3. If you have the second best hand, treat the hand as a drawing hand or simply fold.
4. If you have nothing-just fold at the first bet.
Crazy Pineapple Poker
This is another variation of Hold'em poker. There are three pocket cards and there is a requirement that one pocket card has to be discarded after the flop
At showdown for crazy pineapple poker, the players can use either of the following:
1. Both of the remaining pocket cards and the three community cards
2. One of the remaining pocket cards and four community cards
3. All five of the board cards
1. Seven Card Stud is the most common poker game. Players receive seven cards, three down cards and four up cards. You pick the best five of seven cards and the best hand wins the pot.
2. There are five betting rounds in Seven Card Stud. One bet and three raises are allowed on each betting round.
3. Everyone antes. The amount put in the pot before the cards are dealt is predetermined.
4. Players are dealt three cards, two down and one up.
5. The lowest up card starts with a bring in bet. If two or more players have the same lowest card the suit decides order. First clubs, then diamonds, hearts, and spades.
6. Third Street is the first round of betting.
7. One more card is dealt face up. This is Fourth Street, the second round of betting. The highest hand begins the action by checking or betting.
8. Yet another card is dealt face up. This is the Fifth Street and the third round of betting. The amount doubles here and continues at this amount for the rest of the game.
9. Now another card is dealt face up. This is "Sixth Street" and fourth betting round.
10. The final card is dealt down. This card is the River Card or Seventh Street. We have reached the final round of betting and the best hand wins the pot.
1. You receive seven cards, three "down" and four "up". You use the best five of seven cards for your high hand and your best five of seven cards for your low hand.
2. The game is played like Seven Card Stud, but you can't make a double bet on "Fourth Street" if a pair is showing.
3. The pot is split if somebody qualifies for "Low".
4. On High the best hand automatically wins half the pot and could win the whole pot. On Low you have to qualify.
5. You need a five-card hand with different numerical values from 1 to 8 to qualify for the Low half of the pot. The best Low is A,2,3,4,5. The winning Low hand contains the "lowest high card".
6. If two or more players qualify for Low and have the same highest card, the second lowest high card is the winning hand, and so on.
7. Straights and flushes don't count against your Low. You can use any cards for the High or the Low, or you can use the same cards for both the High and Low.
8. Any leftover odd chip belongs with the High. If any players tie for the High part of the pot and there is an odd chip, the player with the highest card gets it. Otherwise the suit decides, going from Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs.
9. If two or more players tie for the low part of the pot and there is an odd chip, the player with the lowest card gets it. Otherwise the suit decides going from Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, and Spades.
10. If you scoop a pot, you win the whole pot.
Razz is 7 card stud,
but the best low hand wins. It is played with two to eight players. Every player
is dealt a total of seven cards, three of them face down, and the other four face
up.
Aces are always
low. Straights and flushes have no effect on the low value of a hand. The lowest
possible hand is A2345.
The Ante
7 card stud has an ante that is 1/5 of the low limit bet. Every player must ante up before the hand begins. The ante does not count towards any future bets.
When every player
has 1 card showing, the player with the highest card must bring in, he must place
the low limit bet size in the pot. If two or more players share the highest card,
the one closest to the dealer's left side must bring in. This bet counts as first
round bet.
There are five rounds
of betting.
In the first two rounds fixed limit Razz, bets and raises must be equal to the low limit bet size.
In the 3rd, 4rth and 5fth rounds, bets must be equal to the high limit bet size.
3rd street.
Two cards face down and one face up are dealt. The player with the highest card has to bet 1/2 of the low limit bet. He can raise by betting the full low limit bet.
4th street.
Every player receives a 4th card, face up. The player with the lowest hand is the first to fold, check, or bet. If tied, the one closest to the dealer's left will be the first to act.
5th street.
The fifth card is dealt face up. The lowest hand bets first. All bets and raises must be equal to the high limit bet size.
6th street.
The sixth card is dealt face up also. This round is as the previous one.
7th street.
The final card is dealt face down. Betting proceeds as in the previous round. Should all eight players still be in the hand, a single card is placed in the middle of the table face up. Every player may use it.
Showdown.
If you haven't folded by now you will have the option of showing your hand in hopes of taking the pot. The player who bet last is the first to show their hand. Often times a player will muck their hand if they aren't going to win the pot, and don't want their opponents to see what they played.
1.The first player
sits to the left of the dealer. S/he posts the small blind bet (half of the lower
limit stake). The second player Sits to the left of the first and posts the big
blind bet (the higher limit stake).
2. The dealer deals four facedown pocket cards. The cards are dealt clockwise, starting with the player on the left of the big blind.
3.The first player on the left of the big blind starts the first round. Betting continues clockwise around the table. This betting is at the table's lower limit stake. In this round, each player must at least call the big blind to stay in the game.
4. The Dealer places three community board cards face-up on the table. These cards are shared by all players.
5. Now in the second round, the first active player on the left of the dealer starts the betting. The round then proceeds around the table, The betting is at the table's lower limit stake.
6.Now the dealer places a fourth community board card face-up on the table.
7. The first active player on the left of the dealer starts the third round. The betting proceeds around the table. This round is set at the table's higher limit stake.
8. The dealer puts a fifth community board card, in the center of the Table.
9. Now the first active player on the left of the dealer starts the fourth round. The betting proceeds around the table. The betting is at the table's higher limit stake.
10. After the fourth round is completed and if more than one player remains, there is a Showdown. Each active player combines any two of his/her four pocket cards and any three of the five community board cards to create the highest valued poker hand possible. The player who creates the highest valued hand wins the pot, minus the rake.
Players are first
dealt four cards face down, then by five community cards dealt face up. The five
community cards may be used by every player.
To make your best
five card high and your hands, you must use two hole cards and three board cards.
The player with the best high hand wins half the pot. The player with the best
low hand wins the other half. If there is no qualifying low hand, the player with
the best high hand wins the entire pot.
A qualifying low hand is made with five cards that are all 8 or lower, the ace counts as one. A low hand cannot have any pairs, but straights or flushes are ok.
Ante
In tournaments Omaha Hi Lo sometimes has an ante. Each player has to put a certain amount into the pot. Ante is often 1/10 of the low limit bet size.
Blinds
The small blind is which is 1/2 of the low limit bet size, and the big blind is equal to the low limit bet size. Before the hand begins, the player to the immediate left of the dealer button has to post the small blind, and the player to the left of that player must post the big blind. These bets count towards the player's first round bet, and the player may choose to raise even if nobody else has.
Betting
There are four rounds of betting. In the first two rounds of betting of the fixed limit game all bets must be equal to the size of the low limit bet. In the last two rounds of betting, all bets must be equal to the high limit bet. A maximum of 3 raises are allowed per betting round.
After the blinds have been posted, action begins. If nobody raises, the small blind can call by adding the other 1/2 of the low limit bet he has already put in. Conversely, The big blind may simply check since s/he has already put in the full size of the first round bet.
The Flop.
Three cards are dealt face up. The player immediately to the left of the dealer is the first to act. All bets and raises must be equal to the low limit bet size.
The Turn.
The fourth card is dealt face up. All bets and raises must be equal to the high limit bet size.
The River. A fifth and final card is dealt face up. All bets and raises must be equal to the high limit bet size.
Showdown.
Everyone who has not folded yet can now show their hand and possibly win the pot. The person who bet last is the first to show their hand. Many players prefer to muck their hand if they aren't going to win the pot.
Draw Poker is played
by a maximum of eight players.
In Draw Poker each player receives five cards, dealt face down.
There are two betting rounds. Players who stay in the first round have a chance to change hands by replacing some, none or all of their cards.
After players draw there is the second round. Now follows a showdown. Now the highest hand among active players wins the pot.
About Betting
On the first round, a player, on his turn, must either bet or fold
Check-and-raise is allowed in all Draw games on the second round.
The game is normally
played with one or more blinds, sometimes with an ante added. Some betting structures
allow the big blind to be called; other structures require the minimum open to
be double the big blind. In limit poker, the usual structure has the limit double
after the draw. The most popular forms of lowball are ace-to-five lowball, and
deuce-to-seven lowball.
Ace-to-five lowball gets its name because the best hand at that form is 5-4-3-2-A.
Deuce-to-seven lowball gets its name because the best hand at that form is 7-5-4-3-2 (not of the same suit).
The object of the
game is to get the lowest possible hand. Aces count as high. Both flushes and
straights count against you. This leaves the best hand as 2,3,4,5,7 not suited.
The game involves at most 6 players.
Each player is dealt 5 cards.
First the player to the left of the big blind starts the betting with a small bet.
Now the player 2 spaces to the left of the dealer places a big blind bet.
Next, players are
given the chance to discard and replace cards in their hands.
Now another round of betting takes place, followed by another round of drawing.
There comes another round of betting.
The third and final draw takes place, followed by the final round of betting.
Players show their cards, and the lowest hand will win the pot.
Strategy
No Pair:
Five
card hand: the highest card;
Two card hand: the next two highest cards.
One pair:
Five
card hand: the pair;
Two card hand: next two highest cards.
Two Pair: