{"id":23129,"date":"2023-09-01T15:03:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T15:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energycasino.com\/blog\/?p=23129"},"modified":"2024-12-31T10:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T10:48:56","slug":"four-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/","title":{"rendered":"WE EXPLAIN HOW TO PLAY FOUR CARD POKER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d13a4b9b2ab\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d13a4b9b2ab\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#FOUR_CARD_POKER_-_WHERES_THE_TICK\" title=\"FOUR CARD POKER &#8211; WHERE&#8217;S THE TICK?\">FOUR CARD POKER &#8211; WHERE&#8217;S THE TICK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#RULES_FOR_PLAYING_FOUR_CARD_POKER\" title=\"RULES FOR PLAYING FOUR CARD POKER\">RULES FOR PLAYING FOUR CARD POKER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#HAND_RANKING_FOR_FOUR_CARD_POKER\" title=\"HAND RANKING FOR FOUR CARD POKER\">HAND RANKING FOR FOUR CARD POKER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#HOW_TO_PLAY_FOUR_CARD_POKER_STEP_BY_STEP\" title=\"HOW TO PLAY FOUR CARD POKER STEP BY STEP?\">HOW TO PLAY FOUR CARD POKER STEP BY STEP?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#ANTE_WAGER\" title=\"ANTE WAGER\">ANTE WAGER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#AUTOMATIC_BONUS\" title=\"AUTOMATIC BONUS\">AUTOMATIC BONUS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#ACES_UP_WAGER\" title=\"ACES UP WAGER\">ACES UP WAGER<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#BEST_POKER_STRATEGY_TIPS_FOR_FOUR_CARD_POKER\" title=\"BEST POKER STRATEGY TIPS FOR FOUR CARD POKER\">BEST POKER STRATEGY TIPS FOR FOUR CARD POKER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#CONCLUSION\" title=\"CONCLUSION\">CONCLUSION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/v4.energycasino.com\/blog\/en\/poker\/four-card\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Four card poker has gained prominence over the past few years, and there are an increasing number of <a href=\"\/en\/\">online casinos<\/a> offering it.<\/p>\n<p>Invented by Roger Snow and shfl entertainment, 4 card poker is based on other variations, such as <a href=\"blog\/poker\/how-to-play-3-card-poker\/\">three-card poker<\/a> and <a href=\"blog\/poker\/5-card-draw-poker-rules\/\">poker with five cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this version, a player wins with the best four card hand, so it is an inherently simple game.<\/p>\n<p>Like other poker variants, the player&#8217;s hand will need to surpass that of the dealer, such as having both the aces, to win. And the card ranking is the same as other poker formats, including three card poker.<\/p>\n<p>We will draw attention to the main rules, so you can see how four card poker works.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FOUR_CARD_POKER_-_WHERES_THE_TICK\"><\/span>FOUR CARD POKER &#8211; WHERE&#8217;S THE TICK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Four card generally follows some of the same traditions of other <a href=\"\/en\/\">poker games<\/a>, however, there is more than one side bet available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ante<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aces Up<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ante and Aces up<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact pay table will of course depend on the play wager, and what kind of four card poker hand you have, such as a <a href=\"blog\/poker\/two-pairs-odds\/\">two pair<\/a>, <a href=\"blog\/poker\/straight-flush\/\">straight flush<\/a>, pair of aces, or <a href=\"blog\/poker\/three-of-a-kind\/\">three of a kind<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, the house edge will be greater, as the dealer will receive six cards (the sixth card face up), so a player loses more often than they win.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RULES_FOR_PLAYING_FOUR_CARD_POKER\"><\/span>RULES FOR PLAYING FOUR CARD POKER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing the four card version isn&#8217;t that difficult as you merely have to better the dealer&#8217;s hand, and if you hold the best four card poker hand from a bet placed, you will be the winner.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of key rules, your final hand must contain four cards, so a full house can be hard to come by. A <a href=\"blog\/poker\/royal-flush-odds\/\">royal flush<\/a> isn&#8217;t always possible as you only have four cards for play bets.<\/p>\n<p>Player bets will surpass the dealer if they have the best four card poker hand. The dealer receives six cards, five cards will be face down, while the sixth card will be face up.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, an ante wager will create a win if you receive a pair of aces or better with your starting bet. The odds of a payout for a player&#8217;s hand ranges from even money to 50\/1.<\/p>\n<p>In the next section, we have listed card poker hand rankings, including three of a kind and <a href=\"blog\/poker\/four-of-a-kind-odds\/\">four of a kind<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HAND_RANKING_FOR_FOUR_CARD_POKER\"><\/span>HAND RANKING FOR FOUR CARD POKER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s now remind us of the four card <a href=\"blog\/poker\/poker-hand-rankings\/\">hand poker rankings<\/a>, from the highest ranking card through to the lowest.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Four of a Kind<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Straight Flush<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three of a Kind<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flush<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Straight<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Two Pair<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pair of Aces<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>High Card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_PLAY_FOUR_CARD_POKER_STEP_BY_STEP\"><\/span>HOW TO PLAY FOUR CARD POKER STEP BY STEP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s give you a quick run through of 4 card poker. The key stages have been outlined when you play and make a side bet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ANTE_WAGER\"><\/span>ANTE WAGER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Starting with ante wagers, there are two components here \u2014 the ante bet and the aces up wager. Players will be required to play an ante bet on at least one of them.<\/p>\n<p>You will be judged on your ante wager by whether you can beat the dealer&#8217;s hand. But remember, if you fold your bet, then you will lose your ante bet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AUTOMATIC_BONUS\"><\/span>AUTOMATIC BONUS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is a chance that some players can qualify for an automatic bonus, which includes lucrative bonus payouts depending on what strength of hand you have, such as a straight flush.<\/p>\n<p>You may get paid more if a player at another table announces a royal flush, which represents a strong poker hand. The best four card hand will pay out handsomely, so keep your eyes peeled for special offers advertised.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACES_UP_WAGER\"><\/span>ACES UP WAGER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The aces up component assumes that you have a hand which contains a pair of aces. With an aces up, you will get a payout of EVENS. The odds will vary if you have a three of a kind, four of a kind, or a straight flush, with the latter paying out at 40\/1.<\/p>\n<p>Some casinos will also offer a progressive wager where the bonus payout is much larger depending on the kind straight flush you have with your poker hand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEST_POKER_STRATEGY_TIPS_FOR_FOUR_CARD_POKER\"><\/span>BEST POKER STRATEGY TIPS FOR FOUR CARD POKER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bet up to 3x your ante with a pair of tens or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Practice in demo mode to get a feel before you play wager games.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of bonuses. When players receive aces, they can be handsomely rewarded.<\/li>\n<li>Know when to raise when you play. Stick to the minimum with a weaker hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONCLUSION\"><\/span>CONCLUSION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastering 4 card poker takes time, but you can place a bet or side bet with at least a pair to get the better of the dealer.<\/p>\n<p>When players collect aces, that stands them in good stead. Knowing the difference between a two pair, an ordinary pair, and a three of a kind, will serve you well too, and you should follow our advice to get the most from the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four card poker has gained prominence over the past few years, and there are an increasing number of online casinos offering it. Invented by Roger Snow and shfl entertainment, 4 card poker is based on other variations, such as three-card poker and poker with five cards. 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