Have fun and discover all the advantages of live poker at our online casino:

• Play wherever and whenever you want, from any device; launch a live poker table on mobile, tablet or computer;
• Bet while taking your time and take the time to analyze and observe;
• Dive into total immersion with interactive platforms;
• Enjoy HD screen quality, beautiful backdrops, and multi-angle filming worthy of Evolution Gaming tables;
• Keep track of your sessions with a detailed session history;
• Withdraw your potential winnings quickly and easily!

First of all, it is important to note that online video poker and live poker are both very different games. Each has its own strengths and strategy. Born in the 2000s, live poker has the particularity of putting the player in conditions very similar to the poker games in land-based casinos.

At these tables, the player faces a real dealer, who is filmed live and whose images are transmitted from a studio. The rounds are slower than in video poker machines, as the dealer takes his time to handle the cards. For more interaction, you can also chat with the dealer in the chat room. This pace of play is a great advantage, as it allows the player to place bets at a leisurely pace and develop the best possible strategy.

This card game is above all a strategic game, of patience and observation, but also of bluffing when you play with other players, during a live poker tournament for example.

The objective of poker is generally the same: to get the best combination of cards and beat the opponent (the players or the bank). Of course, the rules vary depending on the version of the game. And there are a lot of variations.

The rules of the popular Texas Hold'em poker

Of all the variations that exist, the most popular version of poker is Texas Hold'em. Played with several players, from 2 to 10, its objective remains the same.

N.B.: Unlike land-based casinos where the dealer deals the cards, in a multiplayer game, the dealer does the dealing. Each player in turn is the dealer, always identified by a button marked with a "D". And with each game, the dealer changes and rotates clockwise.

Before the game begins, the two players sitting to the left of the dealer decide on the mandatory bets: the blinds. The first player chooses the amount of the small blind and the second chooses the amount of the big blind. These two bets are marked on the poker table. Once the cards are dealt face down, the betting begins. The first player, placed to the left of the big blind, plays and so on, the players make their decision.

Depending on the cards dealt, they are given three options:

Pass and give up by throwing their cards on the table;

Call and line up at the highest bet;

Raise and double down on the highest bet.

When a player quits, his or her bet is collected and constitutes the pot, which is the amount that will be won by the winner in the end. As players pass their turn, the pot increases. At the end of the game, the player with the best poker combination wins.

Video poker VS Live poker: what's the difference?

The big difference with online video poker is the presence of a live dealer at the live online poker tables. The dealer takes the time to sort, cut and deal the cards, which makes your games slower, but more conducive to reflection.

Can I participate in a live poker tournament at Cresus Casino?

No, we do not offer live poker tournaments at our online casino. However, you can participate in our many other tournaments, which are held weekly and are listed in your promotions tab.

Can I use bonuses at live poker?

Yes, bonuses can be used at our live poker tables. Unlike other casinos, you are free to play with your bonuses on all of our live casino machines and games.

What is the best live poker table?

Many of our players enjoy Triple Card Poker, especially because of its interesting side bet options. You too can try out the different live poker games and decide which table is your favorite!

The object of the game is simple: to beat the bank by having a better hand than the bank. Depending on the version of the game, the number of cards dealt by the dealer that are needed to make a winning combination varies. In this example, we will detail how a game of classic Extreme Texas Hold'em poker is played live.

Here's a step-by-step guide to playing live poker at our online casino:

Step 1: You log in to your Cresus account to start a real money live poker game.

Step 2: Once you are seated at the table, choose your bet amount and wait a few seconds for your bet to register.

Step 3: Once your bet is accepted, the game starts: you face the bank. The dealer deals the first cards: 2 cards face up to the player, 2 face down to himself.

1st break in the game: here the player has two options; click on "play" or "talk".

"Play" gives you three opportunities to increase your bet. However, you are only allowed to increase your bet once during the game. The earlier you make this decision, the more money you can bet and potentially win.

"Checking" means that you keep your original bet and do nothing more for that round.

Step 4: Once you have made your decision, 3 cards face up are placed in the center of the table.

Step 2: If you did not decide to increase your bet in the first round, you are given the options of "Play" and "Check" again.

Step 5: The last 2 community cards are placed face up in the middle.

Step 3: If you clicked on "Talk" in the previous round, you must make a decision again.

Step 6: Now it's time to analyze your hand and the dealer's hand to determine which of you will win. You must then combine your dealt cards plus community cards to make a winning hand of 5 cards, superior to the banker's.

Step 7: If your hand wins, you win your winnings and if you lose, the bank pockets your bet.

It's your turn to become a poker ace! How do you do it? By knowing the rules, the specificities of the tables, but especially the winning combinations on the fingertips! Here is a summary of the winning hands in live poker:

Winning hands in live poker casino

Poker combination

Royal flush

A sequence of tricks with the same symbol (e.g. ace, king, queen, jack, 10 of hearts)

Straight Flush

A sequence of cards with the same symbol (e.g. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 of diamonds)

Straight

A sequence of cards (e.g. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Four of a Kind

4 cards of the same rank (e.g. four Jacks)

Full House

Three of a kind + pair (e.g. three 5s + two 9s)

Flush

5 cards of the same symbol (e.g. 2, 5, 10, King, Ace of Spades)

Three of a Kind

3 cards of the same value (e.g. three 7s)

Two Pairs

2 pairs (e.g. two Queens + two 10s)

Pair

2 cards of the same rank (e.g. two 3s)

High card

Any 5 cards not resulting in any of the above combinations. The highest card is then decisive. If the player's hand and the banker's hand have the same high card value, the remaining hands are then compared in descending order to determine the winner.

On our site, you will find the most popular versions of live poker, each with its own specificity and side bets. It is recommended that you try them all out, to determine which one is YOUR favorite live poker game.

Extreme Texas Hold'em

The variant of the popular Texas Hold'em game. The difference? Here, your opponent is the bank. The addition of the "Ante" and "Ante Plus" boxes allows you to double your bets.

You can also maximize your bets with the optional "Best five" side bet. Placed at the beginning of the game, it wins if your final 5-card hand equals three of a kind or better, regardless of the dealer's hand.

Triple Card Poker

Start the game with three cards. At this table, the winning combinations are made up of 3 cards and differ from the general combinations. Optional side bets are available to boost your game:

"3+3 bonus: You win if the total of your 3 cards and the dealer's 3 cards give you a 5-card poker hand, a three of a kind or better.

"Pair or Better - you win with a pair or better on your three cards.

Carribbean Stud

In this tropical version, you are dealt 5 cards face up plus 4 face down for the dealer. The rest of his cards are turned over after you make your decision ("play" or "fold").

The optional "5+1 bonus" side bet allows you to win if your 5 cards plus the opponent's first face-up card gives you a 5-card poker hand, a three of a kind or better.