How to Play

HOW TO PLAY POKER

One hand of Poker consists of an initial deal and/or community cards, card draws and a number of betting rounds (depending on the type of game). Players bet against each other's hands. A Player may choose to withdraw from any round of play in Poker if they don't think their cards are good enough - this is known as ‘folding'. By doing so you need not contribute further to the pot but instead forfeit all claim to the pot.

When you play Poker at Christchurch Casino, the role of the Casino is simply one of host. We provide a Dealer, the necessary equipment and a safe, controlled environment. In return for these services, the Casino takes a small amount from the pot at the end of each round of play or during the course of a hand. Alternatively, we may charge a set fee which is collected at set times.

To reserve a seat in a Poker game, simply advise the Poker Supervisor of your desire to join a game. To enter beginners Poker, notify the Poker Supervisor who will advise you of the next available time.

ORDER OF HANDS 

The descending order of poker hand values is as follows:

1. Royal Flush - Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10 of the same suit.
2. Straight Flush - Any 5 cards from the same suit in sequence.
3. Four of a Kind - 4 cards of the same value.
4. Full House - 3 cards of the same value combined with a pair of the same value.
5. Flush - 5 cards of the same suit.
6. Straight - 5 cards in numerical sequence.
7. Three of a Kind - 3 cards of the same value.
8. Two Pairs - 2 sets of 2 cards of the same value.
9. One Pair - 2 cards of the same value.
10. No Pair - 5 cards of any value which do not constitute any of the above.

In games where a reduced deck is in play (less than 52 cards) the above order of hands shall apply with the exception of a Flush, which becomes superior to a Full House. Please note the Ace can be used as a low card in a straight regardless of deck size (except in all Manila games) eg, in a deck containing only 7,8,9,10,J,Q,K,A. The Ace may be used as a 6.