Poker review
Casino Hold'em is Evolution's live poker against the dealer: Texas Hold'em hands, one decision after the flop, and an Ante paid by a pay table.
Evolution launched it on 10 October 2012, its first poker game. The optional Jumbo 7 side bet adds a progressive jackpot for a seven-card straight flush.
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RTP per bet
| Bet | Payout | RTP | House edge | Cost per $100 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total bet, optimal strategy | – | 99.18% | 0.82% | $0.82 | Ante and Call together |
| Ante | Pay table | 97.84% | 2.16% | $2.16 | |
| AA Bonus | 7:1 to 100:1 | 93.74% | 6.26% | $6.26 | |
| Jumbo 7 Jackpot | Progressive | 81.64% | 18.36% | $18.36 |
RTP: Evolution's figures as quoted by LiveCasinoComparer.
back on average per $1,000 wagered
expected cost per $1,000 wagered
times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up
How it works
| Hand (7 cards) | Pays |
|---|---|
| 7-card straight flush | Progressive jackpot |
| 6-card straight flush | 5000:1 |
| 5-card straight flush | 250:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 50:1 |
| Full House | 5:1 |
| Flush | 4:1 |
| Straight | 2:1 |
Evolution's Jumbo 7 announcement (June 2017) and LiveCasinoComparer. RTP 81.64%.
Pay table
| Hand | Ante | AA Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100:1 | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | 20:1 | 50:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 10:1 | 40:1 |
| Full House | 3:1 | 30:1 |
| Flush | 2:1 | 20:1 |
| Straight | 1:1 | 7:1 |
| Three of a Kind | 1:1 | 7:1 |
| Two Pairs | 1:1 | 7:1 |
| Pair of Aces | 1:1 | 7:1 |
Evolution's in-game pay table as reproduced by LiveCasinoComparer; Wizard of Odds lists the same Ante table.
Versions
RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.
| Game | RTP | Min bet | Max bet | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Hold'em | 99.18% | $1 | $5,000 | Dealer qualifies with 4s |
| Ultimate Texas Hold'em | 99.47% | $0.50 | $500 | Raise up to 4x |
| Video Poker | – | $1 | $5,000 | Five pay tables, up to 100 hands |
| Caribbean Stud Poker | 98.18% | $1 | $1,000 | Five-card stud |
| Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker | – | $0.50 | $5,000 | Bet at each street |
| 2 Hand Casino Hold'em | 99.18% | $0.50 | $1,000 | One or two hands |
| Three Card Poker | 96.63% | $1 | $1,000 | Pair Plus up to 100:1 |
| Side Bet City | 96.69% | $0.50 | $1,000 | 3, 5 and 7-card hands |
RTP: the best-bet figure verified for each game (sources on each game's page; – where none is published). Default limits: the figures we list on LiveCasinoRank. Features: Evolution's game pages. Casinos set their own limits on each table.
Cost per hour
Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.
RTP: Evolution. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; Evolution does not publish a pace for every table, and real pace depends on the number of players.
Variance
Most hands win or lose two stakes; big hands pay more.
Rare big hands pay up to 100:1 or more with a higher edge.
Limits
The range below is the default we list for the game. Each casino sets its own limits, so the table in your lobby can start higher or stop lower.
| Game | Lowest min | Highest max | Range | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Hold'em | $1 | $5,000 |
Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.
Published Poker games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.
| Game | Software | RTP | House edge | Min. bet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Jacks Or Better Draw Poker | Pragmatic Play | 99.5% | 0.5% | 0.5 USD |
| Video Poker Live | Evolution Gaming | 99.5% | 0.5% | 1 USD |
| Live Ultimate Texas Hold'em | Evolution Gaming | 99.47% | 0.53% | 0.5 USD |
| Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Video Poker | Playtech | 99.17% | 0.83% | 0.25 USD |
| Live Poker | Ezugi | 98.94% | 1.06% | 1 USD |
| Russian Poker | Creedroomz | 98.2% | 1.8% | 1 USD |
| Live Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker | Evolution Gaming | 97.96% | 2.04% | 0.5 USD |
| Live Casino Hold'em | Evolution Gaming | 97.84% | 2.16% | 1 USD |
RTP and bets listed for each game.
Total bet, optimal strategy: 99.18%; Ante: 97.84%; AA Bonus: 93.74%; Jumbo 7 Jackpot: 81.64%, per Evolution.
With a pair of 4s or better. If the dealer does not qualify, the Ante pays by the pay table and the Call pushes.
It returns 81.64%, by far the lowest of any bet at the table. Treat it as a lottery ticket.
At casinos that carry Evolution's live games; the ranked list on this page shows them. Check that the casino accepts players from your country and that online casino play is legal where you live.
Responsible gambling
Licensed casinos check age and identity before they pay out. Play only where online casino play is legal for you.
Responsible gaming →Set deposit, loss and session limits in your casino account before the first bet, and keep to them when a round goes against you.
Limit tools →Confidential support is available if gambling stops being fun or starts to cost more than you planned.
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Live Jacks Or Better Draw Poker
Pragmatic Play · RTP 99.5%
Video Poker Live
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.5%
Live Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Evolution Gaming · RTP 99.47%
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Video Poker
Playtech · RTP 99.17%
Live Poker
Ezugi · RTP 98.94%
Russian Poker
Creedroomz · RTP 98.2%
Live Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.96%
2 Hand Casino Hold'em
Evolution Gaming · RTP 97.84%
