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1. This game adheres to the typical rules of Texas Hold 'Em, which I expect the reader is already familiar with.
2. The dealer provides cards to each of the six numbered positions, allowing all players to remain in the game until the conclusion, meaning folding is not an option.
3. Before any cards are dealt, players have the opportunity to wager not only on the likely winning position but also on the poker rank of the winning hand.
4. After the first betting round concludes, the dealer reveals two cards for each position face-up.
5. The odds are then updated, allowing for another round of betting.
6. Once the second betting round is finished, the dealer reveals the flop.
7. Again, odds are adjusted, and a new betting round takes place.
8. Following the third betting round, the dealer will reveal the turn card.
9. The odds are recalibrated once more for the final betting round.
10. After the river card is dealt, the winning player(s) and the value of their hands are determined, and payouts are made.
11. If there are multiple winning positions, my understanding is that all will be fully paid out.

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There are six different betting options available concerning the winning position. As stated in the game rules, if multiple players end up tying, all bets are reportedly honored in full, but I welcome correction on this.

Let's examine the game’s conditions before any cards are dealt. Each position carries odds of 5.2 to 1 at all three available Live Dealer brands. Based on my calculations, the likelihood of tying is approximately 7.214%, with an average of 2.227 players tying. Importantly, a particular position has an 18.142% chance of winning or tying, yielding a return of 94.34% at the initial betting state, which indicates a house advantage of 5.66%.

As betting progresses after the flop, my analysis reveals that returns remain relatively stable on BetGames, while significantly dropping on Bet Construct and TvBet. After extensive calculations, I summarize the overall returns after the hole cards are dealt:

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These return rates are consistent throughout all three rounds of dealing — prior to the flop, following the flop, and after the turn.

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Live Dealer › I also conducted a review of randomly selected games after the initial card distribution and before the flop. Here's a sample analysis from Bet Construct.

Returns varied from 88.32% to 91.92%, averaging at 90.58%.

Next, I assessed the odds post-flop, which resulted in the following figures.

Winning Hand Bet — Post-Flop Analysis — Bet Construct

+200 spins	Massive gaming platform	Crypto-friendly	Loyalty program	Play	Read Review
1	Hellspin casino colored	5.9	0.1186	0.0330	0.8944
2	% up to	4.11	0.1291	0.0901	0.9009
3	400zł	2.2	0.0000	0.4099	0.9018
4	+100 spins	7.65	0.0000	0.1171	0.8958
5	Bitcoin-friendly	4.91	0.1772	0.0060	0.8995
6	Extra spins	1.94	0.0541	0.4099	0.9002

Returns ranged from 89.44% to 90.18%, averaging 89.88%.

Finally, I evaluated the odds after the turn, yielding the following information.

Winning Hand Bet — Post-Turn Analysis — Bet Construct

Regular freebies	Play	Read Review	Pai Gow Tiles	Three Card Poker	Ultimate Texas Hold ‘em
1	Video Poker (Single-Hand)	2.03	0.4444	0.0000	0.9021
2	Video Poker (Multi-Hand)	2.95	0.2500	0.0556	0.9015
3	Jacks or Better	5.4	0.0000	0.1667	0.9002
4	Double Double Bonus	16	0.0000	0.0556	0.8896
5	Deuces Wild	10.5	0.0833	0.0000	0.8747
6	Caribbean Stud Poker	5.4	0.0000	0.1667	0.9002

Returns fluctuated between 87.47% and 90.21%, with an average of 89.47%.

The average return following the initial card deals in the previously mentioned game stood at 89.97%. I also evaluated a second game, which yielded an average return of 89.09%. Given the much higher return of 95.72% at the game's outset, I recommend focusing on that and simply enjoying the race.

Casino War

The High Hand bet comprises ten distinct bets concerning the poker rank of the winning hand. The table below illustrates the odds posted before any cards are dealt, applicable to all three noted brands offering Bet on Poker. The amounts reflected in the 'pays' column denote a 'for one' basis, representing total payouts to winners.

To evaluate the likelihood of achieving a final winning hand with six players, I ran a simulation. The subsequent table outlines the probabilities and the expected return for each bet.

Expected returns ranged from a peak of 95.03% for a flush to a dismal low of 1.86% for a royal flush. This is not an error; the house edge stands at a staggering 98.14% for a royal flush win.

I had to take a moment to process that number and ensure I wasn't missing something. In my nearly two decades of writing about casino gambling, this has set a new low for the worst bet I've encountered. The previous record was with Loyalty program for their 'Pick-10 Stimulus' ticket, which features a house edge of 96.63%.

As highlighted in the game rules, the odds are adjusted as cards are revealed. However, it's worth noting that I have observed the odds never exceed 100 to 1. While I did not delve into mid-game probabilities regarding the High Hand bet, my recommendation would be to steer clear of high-risk bets, especially with a cap at 100 to 1.

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Atmosfera provides a selection of live dealer games for online casinos, including their version of Bet on Poker. They have various configurations for hands dealt per game, and in my experience, I've seen formats with 4, 6, and 9 hands.

Excluding longshot bets like wagering on a Royal Flush to win, the returns vary widely from 75% to 94%. Often, they trend closer to 88%.

For instance, in a nine-player game, the payout for betting on a winning position before dealing the first card only offers 7.2 to 1, translating to an expected return of just 80%.

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