Ultimate Texas Hold'em Rules
Ultimate Texas Hold'em is a casino poker game against the dealer where the earlier you bet, the more you can win. This guide explains it. See hand rankings. Payouts are shown in the game.
- You place an ante and blind, then choose when to make a play bet against the dealer.
- The earlier you make the play bet, the larger it can be, so strong starting hands are often worth a big early bet.
- The blind pays bonus amounts for strong winning hands, shown in the game's paytable.
The objective
You play a Hold'em hand against the dealer. You place an ante and a blind, then decide when to make a play bet — the key strategic choice.
Timing the play bet
You can make the play bet before the flop, after it, or after all community cards — and betting earlier allows a larger play bet.
Beating the dealer
At showdown, your best five-card hand is compared with the dealer's. Winning pays the play bet, and the blind pays bonuses for strong hands.
Dealer qualifying
The ante is handled differently depending on whether the dealer qualifies. The paytable shows the details. See the table games guide.
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FAQ
You place an ante and blind, then choose when to make a play bet against the dealer. Betting earlier allows a larger play bet, and the best hand wins.
The earlier you make the play bet, the larger it can be, so strong starting hands are often worth a big early bet.
The blind pays bonus amounts for strong winning hands, shown in the game's paytable.
Last updated: 2026-06-15