How to Play Four Card Poker
Four Card Poker gives you five cards to make the best four-card hand. The dealer gets six cards to make their best four. You can raise up to 3x your Ante if you like your hand, or fold. The Aces Up side bet pays based on your hand alone.
How to Play
- Place an Ante bet. Optionally place an Aces Up side bet.
- You receive five cards. The dealer receives six (one face up).
- Make your best four-card hand. Choose to Play (1x to 3x your Ante) or Fold.
- The dealer reveals and makes their best four-card hand.
- If your hand beats the dealer's, Ante and Play pay 1:1. Ante Bonus pays on qualifying hands regardless of the dealer.
- Aces Up pays based on your hand: pair of Aces or better wins.
Side Bets
- Aces Up: Pays on your best 4-card hand, independent of the dealer. Four of a Kind 50:1, Straight Flush 40:1, Three of a Kind 8:1, Flush 5:1, Straight 4:1, Two Pair 3:1, Pair of Aces 1:1.
- Ante Bonus: Automatically paid when your hand is Three of a Kind or better. Four of a Kind 25:1, Straight Flush 20:1, Three of a Kind 2:1. No extra wager required.
Key Feature
- You choose your raise amount (1x, 2x, or 3x) based on hand strength, adding a strategic element absent from most casino poker games.
Millionaire Mode
An optional side bet. Qualifying hands pay from the Millionaire prize pool, up to $1,000,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Ante bet and the Aces Up side bet?
The Ante bet is the primary wager you place before receiving cards, and it determines your potential raise amount. The Aces Up side bet pays based solely on your final four-card hand, independent of the dealer's hand or outcome.
Can I raise my bet after seeing all five of my cards?
Yes, you can raise your Ante bet between 1x and 3x your original amount after evaluating your five cards. You must either fold or play with your chosen raise amount before the dealer reveals their hand.
How many cards does the dealer use to make their final hand?
The dealer receives six cards total and selects the best four-card hand from those six cards. One of the dealer's cards is revealed face-up during gameplay.
What happens if I fold instead of playing my hand?
If you fold, you lose your Ante bet and cannot win that round. Any Aces Up side bet you placed also loses when you fold.
Is the Aces Up side bet required to play Four Card Poker?
No, the Aces Up side bet is optional and separate from the main game. You only need to place an Ante bet to participate in the primary hand against the dealer.
