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Caribbean Poker from PlayPearls: Game Review - win a jackpot full of chips!

Enjoy Poker? Then check out Playpearls cracking take on Caribbean Poker!

Caribbean Poker is an extremely popular casino table game that grew in popularity in the 1980s. Renowned software developer PlayPearls decided to create a Flash version of the game for players who enjoy a more traditional experience when playing casino games online. The unique premise of this game is that the player is playing against the dealer rather than against other players.

The game is played with a standard 52 card deck and features a nice selection of bet options to choose from as well as a lucrative progressive jackpot.

Caribbean Poker Screenshot

Special Features

Caribbean Poker is an offshoot variation of Poker that features winning combinations such as Royal and Straight flush, Four of a kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pairs, and One pair or High Card. Players are dealt 5 cards to play against the dealer and you must have an Ace, King, or higher in order to qualify. To place a bet, all you need to do is select a chip size and click the ‘Ante’ button to put down your chips on the table. Then all you have to do next is click the ‘Deal’ button to begin the game.

The cards dealt to the player are shown face-up while only one of the dealer’s cards is shown. When the cards are placed on the table, the player can decide to ‘raise’ or ‘fold’. Hands are compared according to regular high poker rankings but the dealer will automatically lose if his hand contains neither a King or Ace card. If the dealer does not qualify after the cards are dealt then the player receives 2 to 1 on the ante and the remaining bet is also returned. The dealer wins if his cards contain a King or Ace and a stronger hand. If a draw takes place then the original bet is returned to the player.

One neat feature of this game is that if you find a bet that gives you a good return and you want to use the same bet again then all you have to do is simply press the ‘Rebet’ option. You can also place bets on the progressive jackpot. This is a great feature as it offers players a separate chance to win, no matter what hand the dealer achieves. If you are lucky enough to land a Straight or Royal Flush then you will win 100% of the Jackpot!

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The game features some dated graphics I must admit but do not let that put you off playing this card game as it focuses firmly on the thrill and excitement of beating the dealer. The backdrop of the game is a dark green felt table cover with colourful chips displayed right in front of the dealer’s chair. The animations are worth a mention as cards are placed and flipped slowly on the table which helps to increase the tension between you and the dealer.

There is no real music to highlight in this game but you will hear a very enthusiastic announcer who will tell you when you have won and when to place your bets.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game features a standard 52 card deck, the minimum you can bet is 1.00 and the maximum bet that you can place is 100.00.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game.

Chip Value: 1.00, 5.00, 25.00, 100.00

The Dealer only plays with Ace/King or Higher and must qualify to win:

  • Royal Flush: 250 to 1
  • Straight Flush: 100 to 1
  • Four of a Kind: 25 to 1
  • Full House: 10 to 1
  • Flush: 7 to 1
  • Straight: 5 to 1
  • Three of a Kind: 3 to 1
  • Two Pair: 2 to 1
  • One Pair: 1 to 1
  • High Card: 1 to 1

Progressive Jackpot:

  • Royal Flush: 100% of Jackpot
  • Straight Flush: 100% of Jackpot
  • Four of a Kind: 500X Sidebet
  • Full House: 150X Sidebet
  • Flush: 75X Sidebet
  • Straight: 50X Sidebet

Our Verdict on Caribbean Poker

Caribbean Poker is produced by PlayPearls and is a fine take on a classic casino table game. Although the presentation is not as sleek when you compare it to more modern poker games, it does have a certain charm about it. The game is all about the thrill of beating the dealer and the added touch of a progressive jackpot is an excellent incentive to give this game a bash!

Hit the jackpot in style with Caribbean Poker!