{"title":"Play Ultimate Texas Hold’em Online | Betano","description":"Play Ultimate Texas Hold’em with Evolution live at Betano Casino for classic Texas Hold’em gameplay and optional trips side bets. 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Ultimate Texas Hold’em is Evolution’s take on the classic Texas Hold’em game, best known for the community cards shared by all players.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis live dealer \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/casino/category/table-games\"\u003etable game\u003c/a\u003e follows the same standard rules, except that your objective is to end the round with a higher-ranking hand than the dealer’s, and the strength of your hand determines your payouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEnjoy all the excitement of Texas Hold’em in HD-quality live stream from the masters of live casino gaming.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"How to Play","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Play Ultimate Texas Hold’em\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTo get started, log in to your Betano account and hit the game tile. If you don’t have an account, you can register and play today. Hit ‘sign up’ at the top of your screen and enter your details as prompted. It’s fast, easy, and you can even claim a \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003ewelcome bonus\u003c/a\u003e if you’re new to our platform.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhen you’re ready to play, click the game tile to launch your session and join the live stream. Take your seat at the green felted poker table opposite your professional live dealer. If a game is in session, you’ll have to wait until betting opens to start your game. Use this opportunity to familiarise yourself with the gaming environment and controls. You can click on the question mark button to read the game rules and view paytables.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhen betting opens, a selection of virtual casino chips appears on screen. Choose your desired bet size and click to cover the ante bet spot in front of you. The system automatically adds the blind bet of equal value.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAs per standard game rules, Ultimate Texas Hold’em is played with one 52-card deck, jokers removed. The deck is shuffled between each round. The round starts with two cards each. Both of the dealer’s cards remain face down.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eA short pause, and then the dealer follows with the Flop: the first three community cards to be laid on the table. After another short pause, the dealer continues with the remaining two, known as the Turn and the River. During each pause, you have a choice to play (raise your bet) or check (remain as is). You can only raise your bet once per game round, with better payouts offered the earlier you do so.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Game Outcomes \u0026 Payouts","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eUltimate Texas Hold’em Game Outcomes \u0026amp; Payouts\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe winning hand is determined by the highest-ranking five-card hand created using the two cards in your hand and three of the five on the table. The dealer needs a pair or better to qualify.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you win the round, the ante and play bets pay as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"casino-table\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eResult\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eAnte\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eBlind\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003ePlay\u003c/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDealer does not qualify, you win\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWin\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDealer does not qualify, you lose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDealer qualifies, you win\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWin\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWin\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDealer qualifies, you lose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDealer qualifies, you tie\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlayer folds\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLose\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBlind\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBlind bets are paid out based on your winning hand rank:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"casino-table\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eHand\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eCards\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003ePayout\u003c/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Flush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA, K, Q, J, 10 suited\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e500:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStraight Flush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFive sequential suited cards\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFour of a Kind\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFour cards of same rank\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull House\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThree of a kind + pair\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFive cards of same suit\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.5:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStraight\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFive sequential cards\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAny other hand\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePush\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTrips\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe trips side bet payout is based on the rank of the best five-card hand you can make from the seven cards available to you (two in your hand and five on the table). Winning the bet pays regardless of the dealer’s hand or whether you place a play bet. Hand configurations for the trips bet are the same as above.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"raw-html-embed\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"casino-table\"\u003e\r\n  \u003cthead\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003eHand\u003c/th\u003e\r\n      \u003cth\u003ePayout\u003c/th\u003e\r\n    \u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/thead\u003e\r\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Flush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e50:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStraight Flush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e40:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFour of a Kind\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFull House\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlush\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStraight\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThree of a Kind\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3:1\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n  \u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eUltimate Texas Hold’em Bonus Features\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThere is only one bonus feature in this classic poker game, an optional side bet known as a trips bet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTrips Bet\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe trips bet must be placed before the round begins, and after your ante bet has been accepted. To play the trips bet, add a chip to the assigned betting spot when betting is open.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTo win the trips side bet, you need to end the round with a five-card hand of three of a kind or better using the two cards in your hand and the community cards on the table. Payouts are based on your hand ranking. A winning trips bet is paid out regardless of the main hand outcome.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Similar Games","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eUltimate Texas Hold’em Similar Games\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eDiscover a whole world of live dealer games at \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/casino\"\u003eBetano Casino\u003c/a\u003e in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/live-casino\"\u003ededicated live casino lobby\u003c/a\u003e, including more live poker action that pits you head-to-head with the dealer, like these player favourites:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/live-casino/games/2014245-jacks-or-better-draw-poker\"\u003eJacks or Better Draw Poker\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/live-casino/games/2009398-three-card-poker\"\u003eThree Card Poker\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.betano.co.uk/en-gb/live-casino/games/2009364-caribbean-stud-poker\"\u003eCaribbean Stud Poker\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eReady for something new? 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