Overview:
Pick a Hand Poker is a three-card poker game where the player gets to choose which hand they play. Choose the highest hand of three hands to win, it is that simple. No longer will players get stuck with a bad hand when they can simply pick a new one. The Hand Bonus side wager offers big odds for big hands.
How To Play:
The object of the game is to pick the highest ranking three-card poker hand out of three hands. To begin play, each player must place an Ante wager and optional Hand Bonus side wager. Each player is dealt a hand of three cards. Additionally, two three-card community hands are dealt face-down. The players examine their cards and then choose to place a Pick wager in an amount equal to their Ante wager on which of the three hands they wish to play.
The remaining hands will be revealed and the player will win if they picked the highest hand. On wins, the Pick wager pays even money, the Ante wager pays even money when the player picks a hand of a pair or better, otherwise it pushes.
Prize Pick:
If the player picks a top hand of Three of a Kind, a Straight Flush, or a Mini Royal they will be awarded a bonus payout on their ante bet whether they won or lost.
Hand Bonus:
The Hand Bonus is an optional side wager that pays based on the ranking of a 3-card poker hand being a flush or better. The Hand Bonus can be played on any or all of the three hands. It offers a configurable dealer envy to help incentivize staff to market the game.
Why Pick a Hand?:
Pick a Hand Poker is designed to give players an edge on a poker game they have never seen before. Most poker derivatives involve decisions around raising or folding. Pick a Hand Poker takes a totally new approach to let players actually choose the hand they want to play. No longer will players be stuck folding bad hands, or limping in with lackluster cards, this game gives the player total control. With basic strategy players will win over half of all hands played in this game, offering a positive experience leading to more time at the table. Using two community hands to pick from ensures players are often playing the same hands as other people at the table, leading to a fun social experience where players win and win big together.
The Math:
Pick a Hand Poker is GLI approved. Full math report is available by request.
Main wager:
House edge from 2.16% – 4.62% (depending on paytable).
Highest Hand wager:
House edge from 3.77% – 13.76% (depending on paytable and optional dealer envy configuration).
