Must Flush

Question 1 - [00:08]

Mike: Hello everyone. I'm Mike Shackleford, reporting live from the 2015 Cutting Edge Table Games Show at the Paris Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. Today, I'm joined by Zach Tretton from AGS, and he's here to introduce us to their latest game, Must Flush. Hey, Zach! Could you elaborate on how this game works?

Zach: Absolutely! Must Flush is a dynamic game where both the players and the dealer receive five cards each. The objective for players is to create the highest possible flush hand using two of their cards, after which they will use the remaining three cards for back betting to earn additional odds.

The game kicks off with players placing an Ante wager. Once they’ve made this initial bet, it’s the only mandatory wager they need to make. After viewing their cards, players must decide whether to match their Ante if they wish to continue playing, otherwise they can fold. Following this, the dealer will reveal their five cards and determine their highest two-card flush hand.

As long as players beat the dealer with their two-card flush hand, they can win additional odds on the back bet. A player can win odds if their hand includes a pair or a higher-ranking combination. It's important to note that the dealer must have at least a Jack-high flush to qualify; if they don't, the play bet pushes, and the Ante wager is automatically paid out.

Question 2 - [01:09]

Mike: Zach, in straightforward scenarios, what is the minimum hand that a player should consider betting on to make the play bet?

Zach: The optimal strategy is to aim just above the dealer’s qualifying hand, which is a Jack-high flush, so it's advisable for players to go for at least a Queen-high flush.

Furthermore, there are two optional side bets available. The first one is called a five-card bonus; it considers all five cards as long as the player has a pair of sixes or better. The second side bet is the flush bonus, which also evaluates all five cards, requiring players to hold at least three cards towards a flush or a superior hand.

Question 3 - [01:39]

Mike: Is there a chance in more complex situations that a player might not focus on creating their strongest two-card hand to enhance their three-card combination?

Zach: Yes, that can occasionally happen. The goal is always to maximize your best flush with the two-card hand. Nevertheless, there may be instances where enhancing your three-card hand is more beneficial without interfering with your two-card flush.

Mike: Thank you, Zach, for explaining the game to me in such detail.

Zach: Thank you. I appreciate it.

Written by: Michael Shackleford