Poker Rules, Bets, Odds & Payouts for UK Players

Learn the Rules, and Play Poker like Royalty!

If you're looking to get invested in a game of Poker, you might want to learn the rules of the popular card game first. We'll walk you through everything you need to know about a game of Poker!

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Learn the Poker Rules and Play like a Pro

Poker is not just one of the most famous card games in history, but it’s also a popular form of gambling. If you ever want to win money while playing Poker, you need to understand the basics, including the bets, variants, odds, and rules. 

On this comprehensive Poker page, we’ll discuss all you need to get started.

Master the Rules of Poker 

Poker is a game of skills. You need to understand the rules properly to improve your winning chances. While the basics of Poker are easy to understand, the rules can be confusing and challenging, especially for beginners.

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The best way to learn without having to risk your money is by playing free Poker games.

The Objective

Like other card games, the objective in Poker is to win money. Paying attention to the pot that contains wagers set by other players may help you with your decision on how much to wager and how much you could potentially win, or lose.

As a new Poker player, you should prioritise giving your opponents the impression that you hold a strong hand, even when you don’t, as it may compel them to fold.

In most Poker games, the highest combination of five cards is the best hand.

Poker Hands Ranking

Before you start playing Poker, you will need to understand how “hand ranking” works. By understanding this, you’ll know whether you have a winning hand or not. The table below displays typical hand ranking.

Hand RankingDefinition
Straight flushA hand is considered a straight flush if the cards are in numerical order and of identical suits – for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of spades.
Royal flushA royal flush consists of a K, Q, J, 10, and Ace in the same suit.
Four of a kindFour of a kind encompasses 4 cards of the same rank (for example, A, A, A, A).
Full houseA Full house consists of 3 cards of the same rank with two cards of matching ranks.
StraightA Straight Poker hand means a hand containing 5 cards in a sequence of different suits. 
FlushA Flush consists of five cards of any value with identical suits (5, 6, 4, Q, 10 of clubs).
Two pairA Two pair consist of 2 cards of matching rank, another two cards of matching rank, then one unrelated card.
Three of a kindThree of a kind involves 3 cards of the same rank plus 2 unpaired cards
High cardThe High card consists of all 5 cards in no particular order and without sharing the same suit or rank
A pairA pair is a hand that contains only 2 cards belonging to the same rank.

Pre-flop, Flop, Turn, River, Showdown

To commence the game, you will be dealt two opening cards. After that, the Turn, Flop, and River round comes, where you’ll come across 5 or 7 cards – depending on the game you’re playing. This section talks briefly about these three Poker terms. 

Pre-flop

The pre-flop round is known as the very first round before the three community cards are dealt. During this round, the participating players are dealt two cards (whole cards) each.

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Turn

The Turn refers to the card taken from the deck after the Flop betting round, and when the 4th community card is revealed. It’s also known as Fourth Street.

During this round, all players still in the game now have 6 cards to select from to create their best 5-card Poker hands. There is another game round and one more community card to reveal. 

Flop

The Flop is simply the first 3 community cards dealt face up after the first game round is complete.

After the wagering round for the hole cards, the dealer will burn off a card (meaning the card will be removed without the dealer looking at it) from the top-most point of the deck. 

This is done if the top card has been marked or exposed. After that, 3 cards are dealt face-up on the table. It’s called the Flop, and it’s the beginning of the community cards – the cards players can include in their hands.

River

This is the last card dealt in a game of Poker, and it’s also called Fifth Street. The dealer burns another card from the top of the deck, and this card is dealt. Here, the remaining players can select their best 5-card Poker hand (their 5 community cards plus the two hole cards) from 7 cards. 

After several rounds of betting, the best 5-card Poker hand is the winner. To decide your 5-card poker hand, you can use both hole cards, one or no card together with three, four, or five community cards.

Showdown

During this round, also known as the final round, the player with the highest hand wins all the amount in the pot (bets made during the game).

Dealer Button 

Whether you’re a new or professional UK Poker player, the “Dealer Button” is something that you need to pay attention to. The dealer button is used in all Poker variants. It’s a button that often comes in white, yellow, or black with the text ‘Dealer’ written on it. 

The dealer button is used to determine which player is the official dealer. Being a dealer comes with benefits, one of which makes the dealer the last to act in each betting round.

Big and Small Blinds 

Each seat in Poker comes with a name, depending on its location to the button. For example, the player located at the left of the button is the “Small Blind”, while the player located two left to the button is called the “Big Blind”. The small and big blind is what players in these positions are expected to place in the pot before the cards can be dealt. 

In most popular Poker variants, the big blind is twice the size of the small blind. However, new UK poker players should not confuse the Antes for blinds – they are different. Antes are placed by every player on the table, while blinds are only paid by players occupying these positions. 

No limit, pot limit, and limit – explained

UK players can place several betting variations in Poker. This section will walk you through the various betting limits. 

No Limit

As the name suggests, there is no limit, except the size of the blinds. No Limit bet variation allows players to wager or raise their bet by any amount. In no-limit games, a player can “call” a bet even if the size of the past wager is bigger than the total amount of their chips. 

Pot Limit

In the pot limit, the highest wager is always equal to the size of all the chips in the pot. So the amount a player can wager is determined by the size of the pot. However, as the size of the pot increases, the maximum bet also increases. 

Limit

In a limit Poker game, the sizes of the bets are fixed. So a player can choose to bet, call, or raise, but only by a fixed amount. The fixed bet size for any game round is determined in advance, and it differs depending on the game type. 

Rule Variations

Poker has many variants, so UK players should expect variations in the rules. Before we get to the rules, it’ll make sense if you understand popular Poker variants. The most popular poker variants are divided into three broad categories:

Some of the rules variations include:

Types of bets in Poker

Like other card games, Poker offers various bet types, so, UK players need to understand the various betting options available before they start wagering for real money. Once you master the bet, you can improve your Poker strategies. 

Poker Hands

Poker Bets and options 

Call 

To stay in hand (if you want to play in further game rounds and possibly win the pot) after a player has bet or raised, you must bet with the same amount they placed in the pot. However, if a player decides to fold rather than call, the player who raised or bet will win the pot, and the round is over.

The game is moved to the next round if at least one player is called. 

Raise

Betting and raising both mean adding more money to the pot, but there is a slight difference. When no other players have added money to the pot, it’s called a “bet”. On the other hand, it’s considered a “raise” if players have already added money to the pot. 

Fold

If one player has “raised” or “bet”, but you don’t feel like your hand is strong enough to “raise” or “call”, you can fold your hand, which means you won’t take part in any more rounds of that game. 

All in

To go all-in while playing Poker simply means to place all your remaining chips in the pot. The maximum amount a poker player can go all-in with is the amount they started their hand with. 

Poker Odds and Payouts

Before you start playing Poker games for real money, you need to understand the odds and payouts. The table below displays the odds and payout. 

OutsFlop to Turn Turn to RiverTurn and River
201.35 to 11.30 to 10.48 to 1
191.47 to 11.42 to 10.54 to 1
181.61 to 11.56 to 1 0.60 to 1
171.77 to 11.71 to 10.67 to 1
161.94 to 11.88 to 10.75 to 1
152.13 to 12.07 to 10.85 to 1
142.36 to 12.29 to 10.95 to 1
132.62 to 12.54 to 11.08 to 1
122,92 to 12.83 to 1 1.22 to 1
113.27 to 13.18 to 11.40 to 1
103.70 to 13.60 to 1 1.60 to 1
94.22 to 14.11 to 11.86 to 1
84.88 to 14.75 to 12.17 to 1
75.71 to 15.57 to 12.60 to 1
66.83 to 16.67 to 13.15 to 1
58.40 to 1 8.20 to 13.93 to 1
410.75 to 110.50 to 15.06 to 1
314.67 to 114.33 to 17.00 to 1
222.50 to 122.00 to 110.90 to 1
146.00 to 145.00 to 122.26 to 1

House Edge

In simple terms, the casino’s advantage over the players is the House Edge. The good news is that most Casino Poker games offer some of the lowest House Edges you’ll come across and some even have wonderful casino bonuses you can spend on them. However, it depends on the Poker variant you’re playing. Here are some Poker variants and their possible House Edge.

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How to Play Poker – Breakdown of a Round

Now that you have understood the basics of the game, let’s discuss how you can play Poker. This section will give you a breakdown of a typical Poker game round. 

Conclusion

Strengthen your Poker-playing abilities by making a few changes to your approach. Learn the ins and outs of Poker and become an expert with our breakdown of the different bets, odds, and payouts that exist within various games of Poker.

Our guide should make it easier for you to find just the right Poker variants for you.

Frequently asked questions

Several UK-licensed casino sites offer access to different variants of Poker. However, ensure you only play at a reliable and trustworthy casino.
There is no perfect answer to this question. If you’re new to Poker, we recommend that you start with low bets before you start placing high stakes.
Yes, some casino sites will offer a demo. However, other casino sites may require you to deposit money to play. We recommend that you only register with a licensed UK casino.

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