How to Play: Live Poker Tips

The Best Hand to Raise

Raise in ante and play whenever you are dealt a queen, a six, and a four (or greater).

This is the borderline hand, anything lower just fold and wait for the next hand. Since the dealer needs a queen or greater to qualify and the hands are scored according to the highest card then the next highest card and finally the last card, this combination of cards will give you the greatest chances of winning and the lowest rate of losing.

Avoid Playing the Side Bets

Side bets are fine to play only if you have a large bankroll and luck on your side. Apart from that, side bets are there to make a profit to the live casino. These are the ones that make the money because they have a higher house edge. The payouts for side bets are huge, for example, if you hit Mini Royal with the Pairs Plus side bet, you are paid 100 to 1. However, if you are serious in surviving the game and maintaining a healthy bankroll, don’t play them.