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In short
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99.47%
Ultimate Texas Hold'em's RTP on our game page, the highest of the classic live poker games.
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19
Live poker games on our pages, from 8 studios.
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Q-6-4
The only strategy rule you need for Three Card Poker.
Live poker games compared
Live poker games on our game pages
Hold'em games offer the best value among dealer-run poker. Three Card Poker and stud games are simpler but cost more per hand.
| Game | Studio | Format | RTP listed | Bets |
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| Live Ultimate Texas Hold'em | Evolution | Hold'em, raise 4x/2x/1x | 99.47% | $0.50–$500 |
| Live Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker | Evolution | Hold'em with betting rounds | 97.96% | $0.50–$5,000 |
| Live Casino Hold'em | Evolution | Hold'em, call or fold | 97.84% | $1–$5,000 |
| 2 Hand Casino Hold'em | Evolution | Casino Hold'em, two hands | 97.84% | $0.50–$1,000 |
| Live Casino Hold'em | Pragmatic Play | Hold'em, call or fold | 97.84% | $0.50–$3,000 |
| Three Card Poker | Evolution | Three cards vs dealer | 96.63% | $1–$1,000 |
| Casino Stud Poker | Playtech | Five-card stud | 96.29% | $0.10–$1,000 |
| Extreme Texas Hold'em | Evolution | Hold'em with bonus pay table | 96% | $0.50–$250 |
| Video Poker Live | Evolution | Live-hosted video poker | 99.5% | $1–$5,000 |
| Live Jacks Or Better Draw Poker | Pragmatic Play | Live-hosted video poker | 99.5% | $0.50–$2,000 |
RTP and bet limits as listed on our game pages (October 2026); each casino sets its own table limits. Caribbean Stud is left out: its game page lists 98.94%, which does not match the game's usual 5.22% house edge on the ante.
The main games in brief
Ultimate Texas Hold'em: bet Ante and Blind, then raise 4x pre-flop, 2x on the flop or 1x on the river. The bigger raises reward early decisions, which is why it has the lowest edge over all bets.
Casino Hold'em: one decision per hand, call or fold after the flop. The dealer needs a pair of 4s.
Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker: closest to a full Hold'em hand, with bets on the flop, turn and river.
Three Card Poker: play with Queen-6-4 or better; Pair Plus is an optional side bet.
Caribbean Stud Poker and Casino Stud Poker: five cards against the dealer; raise with a pair or better.
Live video poker such as Video Poker Live uses a host and real cards for draw poker against a pay table, not against a dealer hand.
Which live poker game is right for you?
| If you want | Play |
|---|---|
| The best value | Ultimate Texas Hold'em or Casino Hold'em |
| The simplest game | Three Card Poker |
| Several decisions per hand | Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker |
| Five-card stud | Caribbean Stud or Casino Stud Poker |
| Low stakes | Casino Stud Poker from $0.10, Hold'em games from $0.50 |
Questions and answers
What is the best live poker game?
For value, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Casino Hold'em. For simplicity, Three Card Poker.
Do you play against other players in live casino poker?
No. Live casino poker games are house-banked: every player plays against the dealer. Live poker against other players is offered in poker rooms, not live casinos.
What is the minimum bet for live poker?
On our game pages Casino Stud Poker starts at $0.10 and several Hold'em games at $0.50. Casinos set their own limits.
