Meridianbet Poker
Introduction[edit]
MeridianBet Poker[1] is an adaptation of the famous Texas Holdem Poker, developed by Meridian Gaming Ltd, operating under the trade name Meridianbet, in partnership with Playtech. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards[2].
| Feature | Game Info |
|---|---|
| Producer | Meridianbet |
| Type | Card Game |
| Number of Cards | 52 (Standard Deck) |
| Duration | Varies (Typically 5 minutes) |
The Basics[edit]
Deck: The game uses a standard deck of 52 cards.
Dealer Button: This is an item that rotates around the table clockwise and indicates from which player the card distribution will start. It plays a pivotal role in determining the gameplay sequence.
Betting Game Play[edit]
Before each hand begins, two players must place the Small Blind (SM) and Big Blind (BB) bets.
Antepost Bet: This is an additional bet that all players might be required to place before the start of a hand in specific games, provided it's predetermined.
Card Distribution & Gameplay[edit]
The game begins with the dealer distributing cards. Each player receives two cards
Flop: After the initial round of betting, the dealer lays out the first three community cards on the board, known as the "Flop."
Turn: Following another round of betting after the Flop, the dealer reveals a fourth community card called the "Turn."
River: After yet another round of betting post the Turn, the dealer discloses the fifth and final community card, termed as the "River."
Betting Actions: During each betting round, players have the option to:
Check: Decline to bet, passing the action to the next player.
Bet: Place a wager.
Raise: Increase the current bet.
Re-raise: Raise the bet after an initial raise has already been made.
Fold: Discard one's hand and forfeit interest in the current pot.
Showdown: After all betting rounds are concluded and if more than one player remains, there is a showdown. Players reveal their hands, and the player with the best five-card combination wins the pot.
Hand Rankings[edit]
The objective is for each player to form the best possible five-card combination using their two hole cards and the five community cards on the board. The strength of hands in Texas Hold'em, from highest to lowest, is as follows:
Royal Flush: A sequence of the top five cards (Ace through 10) of the same suit.
Straight Flush: Any five consecutive cards of the same suit, but not the highest cards.
Four of a Kind (Poker): Four cards of the same rank.
Full House: A combination of a pair and a three-of-a kind (trilling).
Flush: Any five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
Straight: Five consecutive cards of any suit.
Three of a Kind (Trilling): Three cards of the same rank.
Two Pair: Two cards of one rank paired with two cards of another rank.
Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
High Card: If no player has any of the above combinations, the highest card determines the winner. Ace is the highest, and 2 is the lowest. If multiple players share the same high card, the pot is split.
