Play Live Poker Games Online on 20Bet Casino

Poker is undoubtedly one of the most popular casino games in poker rooms in Las Vegas and worldwide. So much so that the leading sports channels broadcast poker tournaments due to the multitude of poker game fans.

Since the ‘90s, this card game has also conquered millions of players in its online version, which eventually gave way to live poker games.

Poker Live is the perfect combination of the adrenaline rush provided by land-based casinos and the convenience of playing whenever and wherever you want.

In a live poker room like the ones we offer at 20Bet, you will be able to enjoy the most iconic versions of this table game. You will also have the opportunity to play live poker for real money and test your strategies to win big.

Play live poker online with us. Here we will explain all the live poker rules, the benefits of this modality of the game, and how to master the best live video poker games.

Online Poker vs. Live Poker

The eternal debate: what is more profitable, live poker or online casino poker?

Undoubtedly, this is the most repeated discussion among players of this mental sport. Although each modality has its pros and cons, several players defend with blind faith and condemn any of the two variants with impetus.

For the defenders of live poker games online, there is nothing like receiving cards, interacting with other people, and analyzing the dealer's conduct. In addition to following the action in real-time, you will have statistical data to help you make better decisions.

On the other hand, these games offer limited playability compared to a video poker machine or a regular online table. When you play video poker, you can play a thousand hands in a couple of hours with several simultaneous tables, while in a live casino, the game has a slow rhythm because other people are playing at the same time as you.

Whatever the modality or environment you play, or if you have not yet chosen one, at 20Bet, we got you cover with an extensive catalog of poker games.

The important thing is to know how to play the game to have the best real money poker live game experience.

How to Play Live Poker

If you want to try your luck at our tables with real dealers like a live Holdem poker pro, all you have to do is register at our online casino.

The first thing you will have to do is determine if you want to receive the welcome promotions that can serve as poker bonuses.

If you accept it, you will receive a bonus that will match 100% of your first deposit up to a maximum of $120.

It is worth mentioning that this promotion offers free spins for the selected slot machine.

The next step is to complete the form. Then, you will be able to make your first cash deposit using any of the supported methods we offer: cryptocurrencies, e-wallets, credit/debit cards, etc.

Once you have money in your account, you can select any table in our live casino poker room. We offer more than five different games with a wide range of bets allowed, betting limits to fit any budget, and many more advantages.

Types of Live Poker Games on 20Bet Casino

Since its origins, poker has been undergoing modifications to find more fun and exciting forms of play, or those that require greater control by the players.

This modification has resulted in a vast repertoire of poker modalities. At 20Bet, we have the best live cash poker games. Each one has its characteristics that make them the perfect game for different types of players.

Play live poker online in our section with real croupiers and enjoy the best gambling experience you can find in online casinos.

Live Texas Holdem Poker Online

Live Holdem Poker is the most played in the world among all types of poker. Each player receives two cards of his own, and then up to 5 community cards are placed on the table.

The player can use his two hole cards and the five community cards to make the best possible play. There are four betting rounds which are pre-flop (with only the hole cards), flop (with three community cards on the table), turn (with four community cards on the table), and river (with five community cards on the table).

Texas Holdem is played every year in tournaments and events with thousands of participants, such as the WSOP, in which millionaire prizes are distributed.

At 20Bet, we offer you three different Live Texas Holdem tables, all provided by Evolution Gaming.

• In the Casino Hold'em version, you will play against the house, not against each other. In addition, each player will be able to set a bonus bet.

• At the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table, this provider offers you a more exclusive atmosphere, as well as special features such as Ante, Blind, and Play bets, multipliers, and bonus Trips.

• In Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker, you will have access to a juicy jackpot that pays 1000:1 in any of the two special side bets it admits. This game is played as a multi-player table, although there are no bets after the River card.

Live 3 Card Poker

Evolution Gaming has also developed this version of real money live poker. Although it is a simpler and faster game to play, it is not without special features.

Here players compete against the dealer, and if they get a Straight Flush, they can claim an Ante Bonus regardless of the dealer's hand. They will also be able to make unique bets such as the Six Card Bonus or Pair Plus for a chance to win up to 1000:1 on their bet.

Live High Stakes Poker

As you might have guessed from the name, this type of live video poker is designed for the riskiest players. They will make big bets at these tables and feel like they are participating in the most important poker tournaments in the world.

Like the other versions of like dealer poker, here you will enjoy a more immersive experience. You will be able to watch the action happening at the table from different angles, and you will be able to interact with the dealer or the other players thanks to the live chat.

You will also be able to apply your favorite poker strategies and the side bets that offer you the best rewards. All this you can enjoy 24/7 from any device.

Caribbean Stud

Caribbean Stud is different in operation within the types of poker since it does not compete against other players but the house. It is a face-to-face poker game between the dealer and the player, in which the participant, to win, will have to achieve a move superior to that of the dealer.

Five cards are dealt to each one, of which one will be face up to give the advantage to the player. Some versions of this game give the player the possibility of buying a change of card (discard).

Each player decides whether to go or pass and if the dealer has not played the hand, each participant must be paid the initial bet.

Once the cards are shown, each winning player is awarded the prize correspondent.

Evolution Gaming has also developed the version of this game that we offer in our live casino. In addition to the basic rules, you will enjoy a progressive jackpot and bonus side bets in this game.

6+ Poker

We all know that a deck has 52 cards. However, some time ago in China, a new modality started to be adopted.

The game is known as 6+ poker or Short-Deck Holdem. It consists of taking out the twos, threes, fours, and fives. In this way, the new deck is composed of 36 cards and then, providing an exciting gambling experience.

In this version, the math runs differently. For example, if you have set and go all-in against a straight in the first community, you are a favorite. Also, you can use the Ace as a 5 to form a straight. So if you have A K and the board is 6 J 7 8 9, you have made a straight. However, you must remember that you lose against all tens.

Basic Live Poker Rules

Live poker is played between 2 and 7 players, but ideally, the perfect number would be at least 6 or 7. However, some variations can be played by more than seven players, while other times (especially in tournaments), fewer players are required. It is also known that poker is played clockwise.

In Poker, unless there are particular regional variations, there is an international standard that stipulates 52 playing cards. In most of its many versions, there are no jokers.

The value of the cards, from top to bottom, is A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. In some circumstances, the ace may be used as a low card below the deuce.

Steps to Play Live Poker

Generally speaking, a round of poker is played as follows:

• Place an initial bet.

• Receive the cards dealt.

• Look at your cards and evaluate if you want to raise their bet.

• Players who have not folded are called active players. When all the active players have contributed to match the increased bet by paying the additional chips into the pot, they have reached the end of the first betting round. According to the variant played, additional cards can be called or exchanged. If this happens, there will be another round of betting, and so on.

• At the end of the last betting round, all active players will show their cards, and whoever has the best five-card hand will win the pot. If only one player remains active, he will automatically win the jackpot without showing his cards.

Types of Hands in a Live Poker Game

Generally, a poker hand always consists of five cards, although this may vary depending on each type of game. Some bare hands in standard poker are:

• Straight flush. Five consecutive cards of the same suit. If the Ace is counted high, you can have a royal flush, AKQJ-10 of a suit.

• Poker. Four cards of the same rank and one other card, e.g., 8-8-8-8-8-8-J.

• Full House. You will need three cards of the same rank plus a pair of cards of another rank to have this hand.

• Flush. Five cards of the same suit, there is no need to have them consecutive.

• Straight. Five consecutive cards in a row, not all of them from the same suit. The highest is AKQJ-10, and, conversely, an Ace may be considered the lowest to form the lowest 5-4-3-2-A straight, which is sometimes called a wheel. An Ace cannot be on a scale. For example, 4-3-2-AK is not a straight line.

• Three of a kind. Three cards of the same rank and two cards of various ranks.

• Double Pair. Two cards of the same rank, two cards of a second rank, and one card of a third rank.

• Highest Card or Nothing. A hand that does not fall into the above categories can be considered due to the presence of the highest card (High Card) or, sometimes, Nothing (No Pair), i.e., five cards of different value, with none of these consecutive.

Keep in mind that the four suits are all equal in standard poker, and the hands are composed of only five cards. Therefore, if two players meet with five identical cards and only differ in their suit, there will be a tie, and they will have to share the winnings.

Most Popular Live Casino Poker Providers

• Evolution Gaming: Among the community of live poker fans, many players prefer the games of this provider. Evolution Gaming has the most extensive catalog of live dealer poker in the iGaming industry. They offer different versions of Texas Hold'em and unique variants such as Side Bet City. The latter, which you can also find in our live casino, offers an eighties atmosphere and many side bets.

• Atmosfera: This supplier is one of the most promising new players in the industry. Its catalog of live poker games is not as extensive as Evolution Gaming's, but the quality of its offer is at the same level. Its Bet on Poker table is designed for professional players since it handles high betting limits and supports different side bets and hands.

• Playtech: The provider par excellence of the 6+ Poker tables is undoubtedly Playtech. In this and all their live dealer tables, you will be able to enjoy a first-class experience thanks to their augmented reality transmissions. Their games are presented by multilingual dealers and are available every day of the year at any time. This provider has all the necessary licenses so you can be sure that your adventure will be safe and transparent.