How to Play Ultimate Texas Hold'em (Vegas Style)
Ultimate Texas Hold'em (UTH) is a casino table game based on Texas Hold'em poker. Unlike poker rooms, you are playing against the dealer — not other players. The goal is to make the best five-card poker hand using your two cards plus five community cards.
1) Objective
Beat the dealer’s best five-card hand using standard poker rankings.
2) Required Bets
Players must place two equal bets:
- Ante
- Blind
Optional side bets may also be available depending on the casino.
3) Basic Gameplay
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place Ante and Blind bets. |
| 2 | You and dealer receive two cards face down. |
| 3 | Pre-flop decision:
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| 4 | Flop (three community cards revealed). |
| 5 | Flop decision:
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| 6 | Turn and River revealed. |
| 7 | Final decision:
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| 8 | Dealer reveals cards and compares hands. |
4) Dealer Qualification Rule
Dealer must have at least a pair to qualify.
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Dealer qualifies and you win | Ante and Play bets pay. |
| Dealer does NOT qualify | Ante pushes; Play bet still pays. |
| You lose | All bets lose. |
5) Blind Bet Payouts
Blind bet pays based on hand strength (even if dealer qualifies or not). Typical payouts:
| Hand | Blind Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 500 to 1 |
| Straight Flush | 50 to 1 |
| Four of a Kind | 10 to 1 |
| Full House | 3 to 1 |
| Flush | 1.5 to 1 |
| Straight | 1 to 1 |
6) Poker Hand Rankings
Standard poker hand rankings apply:
| Rank | Hand |
|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Flush |
| 2 | Straight Flush |
| 3 | Four of a Kind |
| 4 | Full House |
| 5 | Flush |
| 6 | Straight |
| 7 | Three of a Kind |
| 8 | Two Pair |
| 9 | One Pair |
| 10 | High Card |
7) Beginner Strategy (Simple Version)
- Raise 4x pre-flop with strong hands (AA, KK, QQ, AK suited).
- Raise 2x after flop with strong draws or made pairs.
- Avoid folding too early — you want to maximize value with strong hands.
- Understand that pushes happen frequently.
8) Common Beginner Mistakes
- Failing to raise early with strong hands.
- Overplaying weak hands.
- Not understanding dealer qualification.
- Confusing UTH with poker-room Texas Hold'em.
Responsible Gaming
Ultimate Texas Hold'em includes multiple betting stages and can escalate quickly. Set limits before playing and treat the game as entertainment. Never chase losses.