Casino Hold’em
Casino Hold'em is a house version of Texas Hold'em played against the dealer. You place an ante, see two hole cards and the flop, then fold or call. The dealer qualifies with a pair of fours or better, and the house edge is around 2.2% — one of the lower casino-poker edges.
| Played Against | The dealer |
|---|---|
| Dealer Qualifies | Pair of fours or better |
| House Edge | ~2.2% |
| Based On | Texas Hold'em hand rankings |
Hold'em against the house
Casino Hold’em uses Texas Hold’em hand rankings but pits you against the dealer rather than other players. After an ante you and the dealer each get two hole cards and share five community cards; you see your cards and the flop, then either fold (losing the ante) or make a call bet of twice the ante to reach the showdown.
A relatively low edge
The dealer qualifies with a pair of fours or better. With correct strategy — calling the large majority of hands — the house edge is about 2.2%, making Casino Hold’em one of the better-value casino poker games, well below Caribbean Stud. An optional side bet (such as the AA bonus) carries a higher edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is Casino Hold'em the same as Texas Hold'em?
It uses the same hand rankings but is played against the dealer, not other players, with a fixed house edge of about 2.2%.
When should I fold in Casino Hold'em?
Correct strategy folds only the weakest hands and calls the large majority; folding too often increases the edge against you.
Sources
- Published Casino Hold'em rules
- House-edge analysis