{"id":15008,"date":"2024-01-02T05:55:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T10:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/?p=15008"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:26:22","slug":"casino-holdem-rules-and-house-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/casino-holdem-rules-and-house-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Casino Hold\u2019em: Understand House Edge and Optimize Your Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg\" alt=\"Casino chips, money and playing cards on a table.\" class=\"wp-image-15012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem-768x124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem-1024x165.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=124 124w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=248 248w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=372 372w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=496 496w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=620 620w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=868 868w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225313\/header_casino-holdem.jpg?w=1116 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold\u2019em is a relatively new table game in online and brick-and-mortar casinos. Despite a similar name, it\u2019s not the same as playing <a href=\"https:\/\/poker.borgataonline.com\/en\/p\/online-poker-guide\/game-variants\/texas-holdem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Texas hold\u2019em poker<\/strong><\/a>. This form of the game, created in 2000, is played against the casino. As such, the rules and strategies are entirely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since it\u2019s only been around for two decades, the game might not be on your radar yet. But in this article, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to start playing, not to mention a few tips to increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basic Rules To Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg\" alt=\"A deck of cards on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-15009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=130 130w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=650 650w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=909 909w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=1170 1170w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225252\/body-1_casino-holdem.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold\u2019em table games can be played at the casino, whether online or brick-and-mortar. But first, you\u2019ll need to learn the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A single 52-card deck is used, with no jokers. You won\u2019t have to worry about multiple decks of cards, as in games like blackjack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must place an ante to play a hand, with optional bets later on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After placing the ante, you\u2019ll receive two cards face-up. There\u2019s no need to hide these since you\u2019re only playing against the house.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal is to form the best five-card combination, just like you would in any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/poker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online poker<\/strong><\/a> game. A royal flush is the strongest possible hand, while high card hands are the weakest. To win, you must simply beat the dealer\u2019s hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Start Playing a Hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place your ante on the table and await your two cards. Every Texas hold\u2019em casino will specify different stakes, so look out for minimum and maximum bet sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at your hole cards and consider the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/best-texas-holdem-starting-hands-how-to-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Texas hold\u2019em starting hands<\/strong><\/a>. With pocket aces, you\u2019re in a great position to win. With something less pretty, like J\u2660\ufe0f 5\u2663, you\u2019ll need some help from the flop, turn, and river.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unique Texas hold\u2019em casino table game skips the preflop action you\u2019d see in a regular poker game. Once you have your hole cards, the dealer reveals the flop. Now is the time to decide whether to play the hand or fold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you decide your cards have potential, you can \u201ccall,\u201d which means you\u2019ll place another bet equal to the size of your initial ante. If you fold, your ante is surrendered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like your odds and choose to continue, the dealer will flip over the turn and river cards. Since this is casino-style Texas hold\u2019em, your only chance to bet is on the flop. In true Texas hold\u2019em games, of course, you would have four opportunities to bet: preflop, postflop, on the turn, and on the river.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, the hand is over, so it\u2019s time for a showdown. But how do you know who\u2019s won?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Determine the Winner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you made a bet on the flop, now\u2019s the time you\u2019ve been waiting for. The dealer flips over their cards and compares their hand to yours. Hopefully, you\u2019ve made a royal flush or something equally beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you need to do to win is beat the dealer\u2019s hand in accordance with the standard poker rankings. For example, if you make a flush and the dealer shows a straight, you\u2019ve won.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the house must hold a qualifying hand, which is a pair of 4s or better. If they come up short, players win automatically on their ante. The second bet, though, is returned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Payouts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding money in their hands.\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=130 130w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=650 650w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=909 909w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=1170 1170w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225306\/body-3_casino-holdem.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These happen in two different ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Getting paid on your ante:<\/strong> Your ante bet<strong> <\/strong>payout depends on the hand\u2019s strength. A royal flush commands the highest prize, usually paying 100 to 1. Straight flushes tend to pay 20 to 1, with 10 to 1 for four-of-a-kind, 3 to 1 for full houses, and 2 to 1 for flushes. Straights, trips, and pairs all pay 1 to 1.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting paid on your call: <\/strong>You\u2019re paid 1 to 1 on your ante when you beat the dealer&#8217;s qualifying hand. If the house can\u2019t show a combination better than a pair of 4s, your call is refunded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Side Bets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some casinos offer side bets, but these should generally be avoided. They usually carry an excessive casino house edge. Take a look at the most common example, the AA Bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you\u2019ll win if your hand flops a pair of aces or better. Payouts depend on hand strength, just like your ante bet. Different casinos have different payouts, but the numbers are generous if you win. A royal flush might pay out 100 to 1 on your side bet, while a flush could return 20 to 1. Remember, these returns are on the side wager, in addition to your ante bet and call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These side bets can slightly increase the house edge on casino games because you put more money in without seeing your cards. There are many important strategies in the next section, but side bets aren\u2019t one of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful Strategy Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to try to beat the house edge, you should start by applying these fundamental strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bet Sizing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep ante bets low, if possible. You don\u2019t want to make the flop bet too expensive by choosing a large ante. Try to ensure the ante size is reasonable and within your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg\" alt=\"Playing cards and chips on a poker table.\" class=\"wp-image-15010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=130 130w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=650 650w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=909 909w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=1170 1170w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/28225259\/body-2_casino-holdem.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these guidelines when calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any pair is good enough to call with: There\u2019s just one round of betting, and a pair has a good chance of beating the dealer\u2019s potential holdings. You can rely on single pairs much more in this game than in actual Texas hold\u2019em.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call with any ace or king:<\/strong> Like pairs, high cards have more value in this game than traditional hold\u2019em, making them good calling cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call with most queens or jacks:<\/strong> These high cards offer good odds against the dealer&#8217;s hand. Additionally, if there are three suited cards on the flop, either the queen or jack should give you a strong flush draw.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call with one-card flush and straight draws<\/strong>: When you need just one card to complete a strong draw, you should always be calling.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call with overcards to the board:<\/strong> If both of your hole cards outrank the flop cards, it makes sense to continue, as you have around a 25% chance of hitting a pair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Folding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fold if you don\u2019t hold anything higher than a 10. The only reason to call with low cards is to chase flush or straight draws, but only if one card is needed. Chasing low-probability draws is one of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/rookie-mistakes-to-avoid-when-playing-texas-holdem-poker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>rookie mistakes in Texas hold\u2019em<\/strong><\/a> that you should avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is It More Fun Than Texas Hold\u2019em?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some people enjoy the intricacies of playing poker against others, many prefer fast-paced solo games against the house. Ultimately, it\u2019s a matter of personal opinion. But the good news is that any reputable online casino will offer both options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/mobileportal\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a> at Borgata Online to access some of the world&#8217;s best online poker and live casino table games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15008","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poker","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Casino Hold\u2019em: Understand House Edge - Borgata Online<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Casino hold\u2019em is a relatively new game that\u2019s popular online due to its fast pace and simple rules. 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