Ultimate Texas Hold’em is a poker variant where you play against the dealer – not against the other players at the table. The goal is to have a better poker hand than the dealer.
You start by placing an Ante bet and a Blind bet. Both you and the dealer then receive two cards, which only you can see. You can then choose to place an additional bet (Play bet) or wait.
First, the three community cards (the flop) are dealt, where you again have the option to bet or check. Then the final two cards (the turn and river) are dealt, and if you have not yet placed your bet, you must decide at this point.
Once all cards are on the table, the dealer reveals their hand. To qualify, the dealer must have at least a pair. If the dealer does not qualify, you win on your Ante, while the rest of the game is settled based on your hand.
If you have a better hand than the dealer, you win your bets according to fixed payouts. The Blind bet can provide additional winnings for strong hands such as a straight or better. Ultimate Texas Hold’em combines classic poker with fixed rules and betting, while giving you the opportunity to influence the game along the way.