THE GAME WHERE EVERY CARD COUNTS
Think Fast. Play Smarter. Go All In.
Texas Hold ’Em is a dynamic poker variant built on strategy, psychology, and smart decision-making. Each hand presents new possibilities as players use hole cards and community cards to build their best hand. From big bluffs to calculated bets, Texas Hold ’Em delivers thrilling table action that appeals to both seasoned players and those eager to test their skills in a classic game of poker.
Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em Progressive features head-up play against the dealer, an optional trip bonus bet and a progressive bet.
This game gives you several advantages:
- The earlier you bet, the more you can bet
- You don’t have to fold until you see all the community cards
- The trips bonus pays odds if your final five-card hand is a three-of-a-kind of better
Make equal bets in the ante and circle. You may also make the optional trips and progressive bets. You will then receive two cards.
Bet Big…Or Small…Or Not At All.
When you get your two hole cards, you can either check or bet 3X or 4X your ante. The dealer then reveals the three-card flop. If you haven’t already made a play bet, you have a choice: check or 2X your ante. The dealer then reveals the final two community cards. If you haven’t already made a play bet, you have a choice: fold or bet 1X your ante.
The dealer will reveal his two hold cards and announce his hand. If your hand beats the dealer’s your play and ante bets win even money. If the dealer’s hand beats yours, your play, ante, and blind wagers lose. If you tie, these bets push. The blind pays if your winning hand is at least a straight (see layout for odds). If you beat the dealer with less than a straight, it pushes.
Dealer Qualifying
The dealer needs at least a pair to qualify. When the dealer doesn’t qualify, he returns your ante. All other bets receive action.
The optional $1 progressive bet wins if you have a full house or better, see paytable for odds. The top award—100% of the jackpot—pay when you have a royal flush in the first five cards. The 5% prize pays when you have a royal flush after seven cards (the community royal flush is comprised only of the 5 community up-cards).
Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em History
As poker surged in popularity across casino floors, new table games began emerging that captured the excitement of Texas Hold ’Em while adapting it for faster, dealer-banked play. One of the most successful of these games is Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em, created by renowned game designer Roger Snow of Shuffle Master.
Designed to bring the strategy and drama of poker into a blackjack-style table format, Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em allows multiple players to compete against the dealer rather than against each other. This shift made the game more accessible to casual players while preserving the decision-making and anticipation that define Texas Hold ’Em.
Unlike traditional poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em combines familiar poker concepts with structured betting rounds and optional bonus wagers, creating a game that rewards both patience and bold moves. Players build five-card poker hands using a combination of private cards and community cards, with opportunities to increase their wager as the hand develops.
Over time, Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em has become a staple on casino floors, valued for its balance of strategy, excitement, and steady pace of play. Its blend of classic poker roots and modern casino design continues to attract both seasoned players and those looking for a fresh way to experience the game of poker.
