The Goal of the Game: The goal of this table game is to get a better Poker hand than the dealer, who must hold at least an Ace and a King, for you to really win, and all this happens after placing two bets. So, read on. Playing the Game: Caribbean Poker is a table game, more closely related to Blackjack, than to Poker. Poker hands are used for scoring. The first decision in Caribbean Poker is how much to bet. And remember there are two betting phases. The initial bet, before the cards are dealt, when you "ante" in. The dealer deals five cards to you, and five cards to himself. The dealer turns one of its cards face up. Then you decide whether to place a "call" bet, or surrender. If you surrender, you lose the hand and the ante. If you make the "call" bet, the dealer reveals its cards and the game continues. To "qualify" the dealer must hold at least an Ace-King, or better. If the dealer does not qualify, you walk away with the ante, but your "call" bet is returned. If the dealer does qualify, it's your cards against the dealer's. If you win, the ante pays even money. If you win with anything better than a pair, the house a multiple of your "call" bet, according to a bonus ranking - see the table under Betting and Payoff. To Play Caribbean Poker and more Casino Games

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