Wizard Of Odds Texas Holdem Ultimate
7/25/2022by admin
Jun 29, 2015 Ultimate Texas Hold'em® is a poker-based casino game in which the player may make one raise at any time during the course of the hand. The earlier the raise is made the higher it may be. Unlike other poker-based games, raises made after the ante still have action, even if the dealer doesn't open. Ultimate Texas Hold’em has proved to be one of the most played variations of this game, and it is a development of the prestigious online gaming software developer Bally Technologies. Wizard of Odds Ultimate Texas Hold’em practice options provides a platform where gamblers can engage in the game for free. Ultimate Texas Hold’em Online has its tips and tricks, and we’re here to tell you all about them. Learn to beat the odds and where to play best, right here! I have used 'Practice Ultimate Texas Hold'em' a lot to learn how to play correctly, but occasionally I find what appears to be wrong advice. Here's example I just ran into: 10c 4s with Ah 2s 7s on board. I checked and it said that was wrong play. When I put cards into 'Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em® Calculator' it said correct play is CHECK. The Wizard of Odds teaches Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em. For Strategy Chart, Rules and Odds please visit https://wizardofodds.com/games/ultimate-texas-hold-em/.T.
Ultimate Texas Hold’em is the most popular of the games that came out due to the poker boom. Most mid-sized and large Las Vegas casinos spread it. Many have multiple tables. Limits start at $2 at Jerry’s Nugget, located just north of downtown Las Vegas. Most casinos spread it with a $5 minimum bet. Some higher end ones require $10.
How to Play Ultimate Texas Hold’em
Ultimate Texas Hold’em is played like the one in Las Vegas poker rooms. Players start by making an Ante and Blind bet. The two bets must be equal. There are also two side bets at most Ultimate Texas Hold’em tables. One is a progressive, while the other is a simple bonus hand.
The progressive will pay on either flopping a royal flush or making one out of the seven cards. The flopped royal flush jackpot will often pay more than $100,000, while the royal flush on seven cards typically hits before the jackpot gets higher than $15,000.
The side bets are optional. Only the Ante and Blind bets are mandatory.
#1 – Once bets are established, players and the dealer each receive two cards face down. Five cards are placed down in the center of the table. These are community cards used by all players and the dealer.
#2 – Players look at their cards and decide whether to raise or check. A player that would like to raise at this point must bet three or four times the Ante. Players also have the option to check.
#3 – Three of the community cards are displayed. This is known as the flop. There is another chance to bet before the last two cards are shown, known as the turn or river.
- A player that does not raise before the flop may do so for double the Ante after the flop or an amount equal to the Ante after the turn and river are exposed.
- A player that raises before or after the flop has no other action to make for the rest of the hand. The cards should be tucked under the bets.
#4 – Once all the cards are exposed, the dealer’s hand is shown. Its strength is determined and compared to the other player’s hands. The dealer must have at least a pair to qualify. If the board pairs, this qualifies as a dealer opener.
If the dealer does not qualify, the Ante pushes. The Raise bets will play. If the player beats the dealer, the Ante (if the dealer qualifies) and raises are paid. If the dealer beats the player, the Ante and Raise bets lose. If the dealer and player have the same hand, the player pushes.
The Blind bet pushes unless the player makes a straight or higher. It then pays based on the chart.
| Ultimate Texas Hold’em | Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 500-1 |
| Straight Flush | 50-1 |
| Four of a Kind | 10-1 |
| Flush | 3-2 |
| Straight | Even Money |
If you are not in Las Vegas and want to try your luck playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em there are several online casinos where you can play againt real dealers. Find these live online casinos in our UTH game page.
Play Ultimate Texas Hold’em at Las Vegas Casinos in 2018
| Casino | Game | Min Bet | Max Bet | # of Tables | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Queens | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Aliante Casino | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 3 | No |
| Aria | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 3 | No |
| Bally’s | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 2 | No |
| Bellagio | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 15 | 500 | 2 | No |
| Bellagio | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 1 | No |
| Boulder Station | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Caesars Palace | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 1 | No |
| Cannery | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Circus Circus | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 2 | No |
| Cosmopolitan | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 3 | No |
| Cromwell | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Downtown Grand | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Encore | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 500 | 5 | No |
| Encore | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 50 | 500 | 1 | No |
| El Cortez | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Excalibur | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Fiesta Henderson | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Flamingo | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 15 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Flamingo | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Gold Coast | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Golden Gate | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Golden Nugget | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 2 | No |
| Green Valley Ranch | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 500 | 1 | No |
| Green Valley Ranch | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 500 | 1 | No |
| Harrah’s | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 3 | No |
| Linq | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Luxor | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 2 | No |
| M Resort | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 2 | No |
| Mandalay Bay | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 3 | No |
| MGM Grand | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Mirage | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 15 | 500 | 3 | No |
| Monte Carlo | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 200 | 1 | No |
| NYNY | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 2 | No |
| Orleans | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 4 | No |
| Palace Station | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Palazzo | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 15 | 2000 | 2 | No |
| Palms | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 300 | 1 | No |
| Palms | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 500 | 10000 | 1 | No |
| Paris | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Planet Hollywood | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 200 | 1 | No |
| Planet Hollywood | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 200 | 2 | No |
| Plaza | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Rampart | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 2 | No |
| Red Rock | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 500 | 2 | No |
| Red Rock | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 500 | 2 | No |
| Rio | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 500 | 1 | No |
| Sam’s Town | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Santa Fe Station | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 3 | No |
| Silverton | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 2 | No |
| Sahara Las Vegas | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 300 | 1 | No |
| South Point | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 3 | No |
| Stratosphere | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 2 | No |
| Suncoast | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 25 | 2 | No |
| The D | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 50 | 1 | No |
| Treasure Island | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 300 | 1 | No |
| Tropicana | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 10 | 100 | 2 | No |
| Venetian | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 2000 | 1 | No |
| Westgate | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 5 | 100 | 1 | No |
| Wynn | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 15 | 500 | 6 | No |
| Wynn | Ultimate Texas Hold’em | 25 | 500 | 1 | No |
SONBP2
As I have stated before, I have been playing this game a lot over the past few months. I basically have had two experiences while playing, (1) winning double to triple my original buy-in or (2) losing my original buy-in within a few minutes. I started thinking about the house edge of this game and according to my calculations it is very unlikely that any given player will really see the expected 2% house edge for their play, it is just not realistic.
For example, lets assume that the Wiz's calculations for the game considered approximately 250,000 hands. On average, I play for about an hour during any given session. I estimate that I see between 20-30 hands per hour, 2 to 3 minutes per hand. So at 20 hands per hour it would take approximately 12,500 hours of play to reach the expected house edge. That breaks down to 520 days of 24hr a day play, almost 1 1/2 years of continuous play. Even if we estimated 30 hands per hour that would be 8,333 hours of play or almost one year of 24 hour continuous play. So for me, if I play 7 days a week an hour a day it would still take me 34 years before I play 250,000 hands. Maybe the Wiz's calculations don't assume 250,000, but my point is it would take myself almost a lifetime to see the expected house edge.
What really got me thinking about this was my play over the weekend. We went out with friends to play at the M on Friday night. I sat down with a $100 buy-in. Played 5 hands, perfect strategy was used, and busted out. On Sunday, we went to Mesquite after going to the Clark County fair. I played for 1 hour, $100 buy-in, within the hour I hit a straight, a three of kind, four full houses, and a four of a kind.
I will likely always use the Wiz's strategy when playing any game, but after seeing how long it will take me to realize the expected house edge I may be much more willing to try games I wouldn't usually play because really anything could happen in the short amount of time I am actually playing.
For example, lets assume that the Wiz's calculations for the game considered approximately 250,000 hands. On average, I play for about an hour during any given session. I estimate that I see between 20-30 hands per hour, 2 to 3 minutes per hand. So at 20 hands per hour it would take approximately 12,500 hours of play to reach the expected house edge. That breaks down to 520 days of 24hr a day play, almost 1 1/2 years of continuous play. Even if we estimated 30 hands per hour that would be 8,333 hours of play or almost one year of 24 hour continuous play. So for me, if I play 7 days a week an hour a day it would still take me 34 years before I play 250,000 hands. Maybe the Wiz's calculations don't assume 250,000, but my point is it would take myself almost a lifetime to see the expected house edge.
What really got me thinking about this was my play over the weekend. We went out with friends to play at the M on Friday night. I sat down with a $100 buy-in. Played 5 hands, perfect strategy was used, and busted out. On Sunday, we went to Mesquite after going to the Clark County fair. I played for 1 hour, $100 buy-in, within the hour I hit a straight, a three of kind, four full houses, and a four of a kind.
I will likely always use the Wiz's strategy when playing any game, but after seeing how long it will take me to realize the expected house edge I may be much more willing to try games I wouldn't usually play because really anything could happen in the short amount of time I am actually playing.
dwheatley
You want to look at this post by Stephen, which uses pretty graphs to explain what you are getting at. All games of chance work essentially the same way. You personally will never reach 'the long term', but you can be sure your results will be skewed in the house's favour the more you play.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you out of situations where you would otherwise need it
jeffwarren75
odd are the odds no matter how long you play, just like playing one pull of video poker on a game the holds 99.9 percent on one hand you could win 4000 or lose the whole thing
teddys
What are your goals when playing? Do you want to be able to play for a long time with minimal losses, or do you want the chance to hit it big right away? If one, play low limit video poker or blackjack. If two, play bets like Trips in UTH or the Pair Plus in three card. The house edge will be always be there, working against you. The smaller the house edge, the better your chances to do well in the medium-to-long term.
I've had nasty streaks at UTH. Playing at Wynn, I busted out of $400 in 25 minutes playing $10 a hand (no Trips). Then I went through another $400 at Orleans playing $5 a hand with $5 trips. That was bad. But I've hit a straight flush, too ($900 payout), and have had sessions where it seemed like I couldn't lose a hand.'Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe.' -Rig Veda 10.34.4
odiousgambit
I will likely always use the Wiz's strategy when playing any game, but after seeing how long it will take me to realize the expected house edge I may be much more willing to try games I wouldn't usually play because really anything could happen in the short amount of time I am actually playing.
There are definitely some who argue that the casual gamble playing rarely should just go out and have fun, paying no attention to low HE or proper strategy. What is the name of the TV program that has one gambling expert of some kind bet another that it doesn't matter for such as the short period they were going to act it out for the camera? One just plays all the sucker bets and the other goes for the low HE games only. I think the former wins against the latter or at least firmly makes his point. IIRC the Wizard is in that production early on, but isn't one of the two experts playing this out. [edits]
For the gambler who plays more and also always does it against a HE, you have to agree with the Wizard that low HE is the only thing an intelligent gambler can consider as playable, and that careful consideration of comps is also in order.
From the way you talk, sounds like you are in the latter category. To date, I am something in between these types. UTH is definitely on my radar now, still havent played though.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
teddys
For the gambler who plays more and also always does it against a HE, you have to agree with the Wizard that low HE is the only thing an intelligent gambler can consider as playable, and that careful consideration of comps is also in order.
From the way you talk, sounds like you are in the latter category. To date, I am something in between these types. UTH is definitely on my radar now, still havent played though.
'Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe.' -Rig Veda 10.34.4
SONBP2
From the way you talk, sounds like you are in the latter category. To date, I am something in between these types. UTH is definitely on my radar now, still havent played though.
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For the most part, I will always consider the house edge and comps when playing and have previously refused to play side bets or certain games because of the high house edge. I also refused to play games that the Wiz or some other reliable source didn't have a perfect analysis of the game from which to base my play. I guess my point in drafting the original post was to somewhat argue against that theory simply because for the average player, assuming average means playing 3 to 4x per week, will never realize the expected house edge for a given game because the average player doesn't play enough. Another example is the house edge for blackjack, assuming the less than 1% house calculated at 250,000 hands and an average 50 hands per hour, which would still mean you need to play 1hr per day 7 days a week for 13 1/2 years.Therefore, I may be willing to play the extra $5 on a side bet even if the house edge is 5%. Unless you are a professional or someone with a lot of time to spend at the casino on a daily basis I would argue that 95% of all gamblers are short term gamblers. Don't get me wrong, I am not going to start playing Big 6 or Keno, but I may not be so willing to argue against a side bet from here forward.
odiousgambit
assuming average means playing 3 to 4x per week
actually that seems like a lot to me
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I may not be so willing to argue against a side bet from here forward.
when it is just a dollar or two I have been known to do it. Considering that in his craps video the Wizard still touts the HE difference that the dark side offers, I think we have to realize he will never give his stamp of approval on this [g]
Even one mispay (happens more often than you think) will wipe out a few hours' expected loss. Like Stephen says, it is exceptionally cheap gambling.
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I strongly suspect staying on your toes pays off. If the first cards do not suggest a flush or straight, yet it develops and you must use community+hole cards [edit], I have always noticed newbies - and me if I get rusty or tired - will easily miss it. Player advantage Lowering HE via tired dealer is definitely something I have thought about in this game.
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
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