Bermuda poker is a solo version of the most popular card game, poker. Bermuda poker pits the player against the dealer, with payouts according to the rank of the poker hand. Bermuda poker also offers a separate progressive jackpot bet for $1.
At the beginning of each game you are required to place an initial bet, known as an ante. This amount appears on the betting circle on the table top.
1. Select a chip value of either $1, $5, $10, $25, or $100.
2. Click the betting circle until the number of chips displayed
equals the amount you wish to bet.
3. To reduce your bet amount, right-click the betting circle to
remove chips. Your bet will be reduced by the amount of the currently
selected chip.
4. Click Progressive to participate in the progressive jackpot (optional).
When you place a $1 bet on the progressive jackpot, a light appears
on the coin slot in front of the betting circle to indicate that
you have bet on the progressive jackpot.
5. Click Deal. You and the dealer will each be dealt a hand of five
cards. All of your cards will be face up, but only one of the dealer's
cards will be face up. No additional cards are dealt.
6. Click Fold or Raise.
* Choose Fold if you have a hand that you do
not believe will win. When you choose Fold, the game ends with the
dealer winning. You will lose your ante and can start again.
* Choose Raise if you have a hand that you believe will win. When
you choose Raise, your ante will double. Your ante is now called
your bet. The dealer's cards will be turned face up to determine
the winner.
Bermuda poker uses a one deck shoe. If the dealer's hand does not have a rank of an Ace-King or higher, the dealer fails to qualify and the game is over. Your bet is returned to you with double your ante.
* Your ante is $20. You want to play your hand so you choose Raise. Your bet is now double your ante, that's $40. The dealer fails to qualify. Your $20 bet is returned to you, along with double your ante, another $40. You are up $20.
If the dealer's hand qualifies, it is compared to your hand. If
the dealer's hand is higher, you will lose both your ante and your
bet. If the dealer's hand is lower, you will receive twice your
ante and will be paid out on your bet according to the payout schedule.
The odds that your winning hand pays out are shown on the table
top next to the betting circle.
If your hand and the dealer's tie on rank, whoever has the next
highest ranking card is the winner. If there is an absolute tie,
you will get all your money back.
Once the game is over, you will have the chance to change your ante
and begin again.
* If you do not have enough credits to ante or bet, or if all of your credits are nonrefundable credit, such as bonus chips, you will receive messages to inform you of this. You can then choose to purchase more chips and continue to play.
| Hand | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | The highest hand in poker. Consists of the following cards: ten, jack, queen, king, and an ace all of the same suit. |      |
| Straight Flush | Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. |      |
| Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same denomination, one in each suit. |     |
| Full House | Three cards of one denomination and two cards of another denomination. |     |
| Flush | Five cards all of the same suit. |    |
| Straight | Five cards in sequence of any suit. |     |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same denomination and two unmatched cards. |   |
| Two Pairs | Two sets of two cards of the same denomination and any fifth card. | |
| One Pair | Two cards of the same denomination and three unmatched cards. |   |
| Ace–King | An ace and a king and three unmatched cards. |    |
A winning hand pays out according to the following odds:
| Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | 50:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 20:1 |
| Full House | 7:1 |
| Flush | 5:1 |
| Straight | 4:1 |
| Three of a Kind | 3:1 |
| Two Pair | 2:1 |
| One Pair | 1:1 |
| Ace-King | 1:1 |
You can place a $1 bonus bet if you wish to participate in a progressive jackpot. By placing an additional $1 wager, you have the chance to win even when the dealer does not qualify! Below are the winnings based on the optional $1 wager.
Note: The dealer does not need to qualify for you to win based on the value of your own five-card hand.
| Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100% of the Jackpot |
| Straight Flush | 10% of the Jackpot |
| Four of a Kind | $250 |
| Full House | $150 |
| Flush | $100 |
