World Poker Tour 3X Raise Hold \"Em

Introduction

World Poker Tour All-In Hold'em is a poker-themed table game found in various MGM/Mirage casinos in Las Vegas. There are two different game formats sharing the same name. In one format, players can increase their bet up to 3X their initial ante, while in the other format, they can increase it up to 10X. This particular page discusses the version where players can raise up to 3X their ante bet. For details about the 10X variant, please refer to World Poker Tour 10X Raise Hold \"Em , which explains the other version. The gameplay is designed to closely resemble authentic poker, and the Element of Risk is only 0.196%.

Rules

1. The game uses a single 52-card deck.
2. The game kicks off with players making an ante bet, along with two optional side bets.
3. Each player receives a pair of 'hole' cards facedown that they can look at privately.
4. Player has two choices, raise or fold.
5. If a player decides to fold, they lose their ante bet.
6. When a player opts to raise, they must place an additional wager that is three times the initial ante.
7. If the player raises, the dealer will call with either a pair or a blackjack point value of 11 or greater.
8. Should the dealer not respond to the bet, they will fold. In such a case, the player will win their original ante, while the additional raise bet will not result in any change.
9. Five community cards will be dealt.
10. If both the player and the dealer continue in the game, the winner is determined by the higher poker hand. If the player holds the superior hand, they will receive even money on both their ante and raise. Conversely, if the dealer has the better hand, the player will lose both bets. In the event of a tie, bets will remain unchanged.
11. The 'Player's Hole Cards Bonus Bet' pays out based on the ranks of the player’s two hidden cards, with the payout structure indicated below.
12. The 'Player's Final Hand Bonus Bet' rewards players based on the strength of their final hand consisting of seven cards, as detailed in the payout table below.
13. Even if the player decides to fold, the game will continue to determine the outcomes of any side bets. If multiple players choose to raise or go all-in, the dealer will evaluate each hand according to the specified rules independently.

Strategy

The table below outlines the optimal gameplay strategy, revealing that players will raise 91.9% of the time, with only nine hands prompting a different decision.

House Edge

The subsequent table provides insights into the likelihood and potential returns for various outcomes, assuming players follow the optimal strategy. Notably, the lower right corner displays a house edge of 0.74%. The average bet placed is 3.756 units, which informs the Element of Risk is a very low 0.20%.

The next table illustrates the probabilities and returns for different outcomes when playing recklessly (always opting to raise). The lower right corner indicates a house edge of 1.35%, with an average wager of 4 units, corresponding to the Element of Risk is 0.34%.

Expected Value Table

The following table details the expected value derived from raising and going all-in for all possible hands. The associated probabilities and their contributions to the overall return are also specified.

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The next table outlines the potential results of the Player Hole Cards side bet. The lower right corner indicates a house edge of 7.24%.

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The subsequent table illustrates the potential outcomes of the Final Hand side bet, with a noted house edge of 6.55%.

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