Caribbean Holdem Poker Rules
Description and Objective
Caribbean Holdem Poker is a sister game to the already successful Caribbean Stud Poker. In Caribbean Holdem Poker, you play a variation of Texas Holdem against the Bodog Online Casino. You can win the progressive jackpot with a Royal Flush on the first five cards (two player cards and three community cards). You can also win an optional bonus for a progressive jackpot with at least a Flush on the first five cards and a better hand than the dealer’s hand. Caribbean Holdem Poker shares a progressive jackpot with Caribbean Stud Poker allowing the jackpot to accumulate quickly.
Game Play
Click the chips to place a bet within table limits, then click Deal. Table limits are displayed in the lower, left-hand side of the game.
The Deal
The dealer is dealt two cards face down and you are dealt two cards face up. Three community cards (called the “Flop”) are dealt face up. You predict whether or not your five-card poker hand will beat the dealer’s hand. If you believe your hand will be as good or better than the dealer’s hand, you Raise. If you believe the dealer will have a better hand, you Fold. Clicking the Raise button makes an additional bet that is twice the Ante. Clicking Fold forfeits the Ante and ends the game.
Two more community cards are dealt face up. There are now five community cards that both you and the dealer can use to make the best five-card poker hand possible. Some or all of the five community cards can be used to make the best five-card poker hand. If you did not Fold, and the dealer qualifies, your hand is compared to the dealer’s hand to determine the winner. The Dealer qualifies by getting any hand containing a pair of 4’s or better.
Ranking the Hands
Hands are ranked according to standard poker rules.
| Hand Name | Description | Example |
| Royal Flush | A, K, Q, J, 10 of same suit | AH, KH, QH, JH, 10H |
| Straight Flush | 5 cards of same suit in sequence | 7S, 6S, 5S, 4S, 3S |
| 4 of a Kind | 4 cards of same rank | 6S, 6H, 6D, 6C |
| Full House | 3 of a kind, plus a pair | 2S, 2H, 2D, 3S, 3H |
| Flush | 5 cards of same suit | 9D, 8D, 7D, 6D, 5D |
| Straight | 5 cards in sequence, mixed suits | 7D, 6S, 5H, 4C, 3H |
| 3 of a Kind | 3 cards of same rank | 7S, 7D, 7C |
| Two Pair | 2 pairs of different rank | 6S, 6H, 4D, 4C |
| One Pair | 1 pair (2 cards) of same rank | KH, KD |
| High Card | 5 cards of different ranks and suits | AH, KS, 10D, 5C, 2S |
The Payout
| Hand Name | Payout |
| Royal Flush | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | 20:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 10:1 |
| Full House | 3:1 |
| Flush | 2:1 |
| Straight | Even Money |
| Three of a Kind | Even Money |
| Two Pair | Even Money |
| One Pair | Even Money |
| High Card | Even Money |
| Call Bet | Even Money |
Button Descriptions
Deal
Clicking on the deal button after placing the initial bet starts a new game.
Raise
Clicking the Raise button makes an additional bet that is twice the Ante.
Fold
Clicking Fold forfeits the Ante and ends the game.
Progressive Jackpot (Optional)
Caribbean Hold ‘Em offers a progressive jackpot where an additional bet makes you eligible to win part or all of the jackpot. The payout for the jackpot depends on the rank of your poker hand. Caribbean Hold ‘Em progressive payouts are based on a five-card poker hand that is made using your two cards and the first three community cards dealt. Please see Caribbean Hold ‘Em progressive payouts in the game.
To play for the progressive jackpot, click the coin slot before clicking Deal. The coin slot lights up when you place a progressive bet. To remove your bet, click the coin slot again.
