First things first, if you want cards, pay the ante. To do this, the player places his bet on the tables ante space. Next each player is dealt five cards to make their best 4 card poker hand out of.

The Dealer, representing the house, ... more]]> How to Play Four Card Poker

First things first, if you want cards, pay the ante. To do this, the player places his bet on the tables ante space. Next each player is dealt five cards to make their best 4 card poker hand out of.

The Dealer, representing the house, gets six cards. The dealer is also out to make his best four card hand. If the player likes her cards, and would like to stay in the hand, she’ll place a bet by placing chips on the space marked PLAY.

The PLAY bet must be at least equal to, and no more than three times the ante. If you opt not to play the hand out, you of course forfeit the ante.

Now you pit your four card hand against the dealers four card hand, and the best hand according to the hand ranking guide found on the table, wins.

Four Card Poker Bonuses

If you’re playing four card poker, and you find yourself holding a straight flush, three of a kind, or the big papa, four of a kind… you’re a winner baby.

You will receive an automatic bonus that pays out based on your ante bet.

Optional Four Card Poker Bonuses.

Another bonus available is the Aces Up bonus, to qualify for this bet; you must place a bet on the aces up space. If you’re dealt a pair of aces or better, you get paid, even if the dealer beats you!

Four Card Poker Hand Ranking:

Four of a Kind- Four cards of the same rank.
Straight Flush- Four cards of the same suit in sequence.
Three of a Kind- Three cards of the same rank.
Flush- Four cards of the same suit.
Straight- Four Cards in sequence.
Two Pairs- Two cards of equal value and Two other cards of equal value.
Pair of Aces- A pair of aces.