Quick Rules
- Place Blind and Ante; optional Trips side bet. You and dealer get two cards; 5 community cards are shared.
- Raise timing: preflop up to 4x, after flop up to 2x, after river 1x if not raised earlier.
- Dealer qualifies with a pair or better; payouts vary by house.
Raise Timing Guide
| Stage | Typical Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Preflop | 4x with strong hands | Maximize value early with premium holdings. |
| Flop | 2x with decent equity | If you didn’t 4x, decide based on board strength. |
| River | 1x marginal | Use when earlier raises weren’t made and hand meets thresholds. |
Strategy Basics
- Use preflop 4x raises with strong hands; delay with marginal holdings.
- Trips paytables vary widely; check before playing.