Top Gambling Card Games – Take Your Pick At Platincasino

Whenever you hear the words ‘online casino’, hundreds of slots are usually the first to come to mind, however more seasoned players would probably argue that it’s actually top gambling card games that really bring a casino to life.

So what makes a top gambling card game really good? Just like any other game it’s mostly subjective, however there are some obvious pros and cons to each game which we’ll be tackling in the sections that follow below.

Some may say that blackjack is the best gambling card game based on its phenomenal popularity on the casino floor. Others might argue that baccarat might be the best card game based on its smaller house edge and quick gameplay. It all boils down to a matter of preference, however casino familiarity and player experience should also be taken into account.

If you’re playing at Platincasino UK, the good news is that we’ve got every top gambling card game poised and ready to play on any device. Feel free to browse through our entire collection of casino table games to find out which one best meets your requirements.

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Still not sure what top gambling card game to choose? Here’s a little roundup of your card game options available at Platincasino UK.

No.	Game	Description
1	Classic Blackjack	The classic game of 21. Blackjack is known for being a game of both chance and skill, with some basic knowledge required before hitting the table.
2	Baccarat	Sometimes referred to as Punto Banco, Baccarat is a quick game that includes betting on the player or the banker’s hand in order to win.
3	Video Poker	Classic five card poker played against a computerised system that’s run by an RNG (Random Number Generator) similar to the one found in slot games.
4	Texas Hold’em	One of the most popular poker variations. This game includes two personal cards known as the hole, and five community cards which are dealt in three stages.
5	Three Card Poker	Here’s a quick card game that’s played between the player and the dealer, with three cards dealt face down to each.
6	Five Card Stud Poker	Another popular poker variant which includes a combination of face up and down cards dealt in series throughout multiple betting rounds.

Classic Blackjack

Best suited for:	Players who enjoy a mental challenge.
Basic Rules:	Land a hand that’s higher in value to the dealer’s without ever going over 21. To do so you’re able to stand, hit, or double down.
Difficulty Level:	Simple rules, complex strategy.

When discussing top gambling games, we absolutely must mention blackjack. Sometimes called 21, this is definitely one of the most popular card games of all times. Even though the origins of blackjack may still be somewhat debatable, most would agree that the first forms of blackjack originated somewhere in France sometime around 1700.

Originally called ‘Vingt-et-un’ which literally translates to 21, this classic card game includes being dealt two cards and then deciding what to do from there so to speak. In the game of blackjack, tens and face cards are worth ten points, numeric cards are worth their face value irrespective of suit, whereas the Ace can be worth one or eleven points depending on its position in your current hand.

In this case, players will always play against the dealer, irrespective of how many players are seated at the table, particularly in a live casino game. The game kicks off with two cards being dealt face down to each player, with the dealer receiving his/her first card face up and the other face down.

Taking a turn each around the table, players are then able to stand (hold onto their current hand), hit (receive additional cards from the deck), split (this happens when players are dealt two identical cards), double down (doubling the original bet is sometimes possible) or fold (surrender).

In most games, the dealer will always hit on a 16 or less, whereas they will stand on a hand on a 17 or 18 or more depending on the game variant you’ve picked and the house rules. Sometimes the dealer is obliged to hit on a soft 17 and stand on a hard 17 so it’s always a good idea to double check the game’s rules before taking a seat at a video or live version of Blackjack online.

Baccarat

Best suited for:	Players who enjoy games of chance.
Basic Rules:	Predict whether you think the player or the banker will win, or whether it’s going to be a tie in this quick paced game traditionally preferred by James Bond.
Difficulty Level:	Simple rules, no previous knowledge or strategy required.

Once again, the origins of this top gambling card game are still debated till today, but many would agree that Baccarat made its first appearance in Italy sometime in the 1400s. It was in fact an Italian mathematician called Felix Falguiere who originally called the game ‘baccara’ which translates to the old Italian word for ‘zero’, and this was mainly due to the fact
that all tens and face cards are actually worth zero points.

In the game of baccarat, the dealer will deal all cards facing up – two to each player and two to the banker his/herself. The rules are pretty simple this time around; whichever hand is closest to nine in point value wins. Your job is to predict which hand this one with be and place a wager on it.

Here are some basic rules to guide you through your next game of baccarat.

• If the player or the banker are dealt eight or nine points in total, then both will stand,
• If the player’s total amounts to five points or less, then s/he is able to stand or receive a third card.
• If the player chooses to stand, then the banker will hit on five or less
• A tie will pay 8:1

Video Poker

Best suited for:	Slot enthusiasts and new poker players.
Basic Rules:	Create the best poker hand by keeping and discarding strategic cards out of a total of five cards.
Difficulty Level:	Simple rules, moderate strategy.

Based on the classic five-card draw poker, Video Poker definitely ranks highly in our top gambling card games hall of fame amongst newer or less experienced players. Video poker makes use of a standard 52-card deck and is basically the age-old game of poker in most clean and rudimentary form.

In classic video poker games, you’re generally required to hit the deal button right after placing your wager, and you’ll readily receive five cards. Some versions of video poker might suggest which cards to hold and which others to discard, whereas others will leave you free to make up your own mind.

In either case, you’re able to exchange cards for free one time and the aim of the game is to put together the best recognised poker hand per round. These include a royal flush, a straight flush, four of a kind, a full house, a flush, a straight, three of a kind, two pairs, and in some game variants Jacks or better.

Similar to online slots, this game is run by an RNG (Random Number Generator) and it is therefore impossible to predict patterns, and each round has an equal chance of serving up a winning hand.

Texas Hold’em

Best suited for:	Poker players looking for something different.
Basic Rules:	Create the best poker hand by making use of a combination of your original hole cards and the table’s community cards.
Difficulty Level:	Moderate rules, complex strategy.

We obviously can’t go without mentioning Texas Holdem poker when it comes to top gambling card games at Platin Casino. Although little is known about its actual origin, this classic poker variant was created sometime in the 1900s, making its first debut in Vegas around the 60s.

Often considered one of the most popular poker variants, especially when it comes to live casino and land-based tournaments, game rounds kick off with two players placing forced bets known as Texas Holdem blinds. After that, each player at the table is dealt two cards face down known as the hole cards before another round of betting is open to all players.

Three communal cards are also dealt to the table this time around, facing up, followed by another betting round. Another community card is then added to the central group, face up, followed by another round of bets.

Finally, another round of wagering occurs with remaining players presenting their best five poker cards created out of a combination of the seven cards available (two hole cards and five community cards). Once again, poker hands remain standard with the royal flush standing at the top of this table.

Three Card Poker

Best suited for:	Poker players looking to shake things up from the standard five card game.
Basic Rules:	Beat the dealer by creating the best poker hand that includes only three cards.
Difficulty Level:	Moderate rules and strategy.

Three card poker, sometimes called tri-card poker is also considered a top gambling card game at Platincasino mostly due to the fact that its easy to play, and the house edge is kept at a moderate level.

Essentially, there are two main stages to this game known as the Anti-Play and the Pair Plus stages – so let’s dive right into it.

The aim of the game is to beat the dealer at his/her three-card hand. In this case, the dealer is made to qualify with a Queen or higher in order to pay off on your raise bet. To get the game going you’ll be required to place a wager on the ante circle. During this time, you might also able to place an optional wager depending on the variant you’re playing so always
better to double check the rules before taking a seat at the table.

If you raise and the dealer happens not to qualify, then you’ll automatically receive the same amount of cash placed on the ante-bet, whereas your raise bet is pushed. In the case where you’ve decided to raise and the dealer qualifies, but your hand is better than the dealers, then both the ante bet and raise wager will receive equal payouts. There are also additional bonuses which could be paid out on your ante bet for certain rounds (once again, game rules people!)

In the case of three-card poker pair plus wagers, a straight flush pays a noteworthy 40:1, whereas you should expect a 30:1 payout for three of a kind, and a 6:1 payout for a straight.

Five Card Stud Poker

Best suited for:	Slot enthusiasts and new poker players.
Basic Rules:	Another variation of poker where players will receive a series of face up or face down cards depending on the betting round stage.
Difficulty Level:	Moderate rules, extensive strategy

Five card Stud Poker is one of the earliest variations of stud poker, and one of our top gambling card games at Platincasino. Created at some point during the American civil war, this interesting poker variation has been repeatedly featured in pop culture and classic films.

In Five card stud poker, each player is dealt with two cards – one face up, and the other face down. This is followed by a bring in stage and a betting round which we’ll tackle in just a minute. A third card is then dealt to the player face up, and all betting rounds will be typically referred to as streets from now onwards. This implies that your fourth and fifth cards
will be referred to as fourth and fifth streets subsequently.

The game continues until all five cards have been dealt, with your first and original card still face down and the remaining all face up in full view. The strongest poker hand at the end of the round wins the pot.

So back to the bring in; once all players have wagered their ante bet they’ll be dealt with two cards just as mentioned above. The next one will be face up, with the lowest card on the table forcing its respective player to kick off the betting action. This is known as the bring in bet and is traditionally around a quarter of the size of a street bet.

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