Caribbean Poker is a game more closely related to Blackjack than to Poker, though poker hands are used for scoring. The goal of the game is to get a better Poker hand than the dealer.

The first decision to make in Caribbean Poker is the bet that will be placed. There are two betting phases. The initial bet, and the "call" bet. The initial bet takes place before the cards are dealt, when you "ante" in. The dealer then deals five cards to you, and five cards to himself.

The dealer turns one of his 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 his cards and the game continues. To "qualify" the dealer must hold at least an Ace and a King, or better. If the dealer does not qualify, you win the ante, and your "call" bet is returned to you.

If the dealer does qualify, your cards are then pitted against the dealer's. If you win, the ante pays even money. If you win with anything better than a pair, the house pays a multiple of your "call" bet, according to a bonus ranking.