How to Play Crazy 4 Poker

Crazy 4 Poker is a casino table game. It plays somewhat like Four Card Poker. There are a few differences between the games. Crazy 4 Poker is more common in live casinos. Four Card Poker is offered by most online casinos.

The minimum bet at live casinos is usually $5 or $10. It may be as high as $25 at luxury resorts. Casino sites usually deal Crazy 4 Poker for just $0.10.

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Crazy 4 Poker Rules

A hand of Crazy 4 Poker starts with placing an equal amount on the Ante and Super Bonus. Both bets are required. Any other bets on the table are optional. Available ones include Queens Up, Diamondz, and a progressive royal flush.

The player and dealer each receive five cards. Only the best four cards are used. The fifth one is discarded.

A player decides to fold or make a Play wager. The amount of this raise is equal to the Ante. However, it can be up to three times the Ante if the player holds at least a pair of aces. A fold ends the hand. The Ante and Super Bonus automatically lose. 

The dealer needs at least king-high to qualify. If the dealer does not qualify, the Ante pushes. The Play bet is still in action. It plays with the Raise as described below if the dealer qualifies. Crazy 4 Poker hands are ranked using the following list:

  • Four of a kind
  • Straight flush
  • Three of a kind
  • Flush
  • Straight
  • Three of a kind
  • Two pair
  • Pair
  • High card

The dealer’s hand is shown. The dealer’s best four cards are compared to the player’s best four cards. If the dealer wins, the Raise (and Ante if the dealer qualifies) loses. When the player’s hand is better, the Raise (and Ante if the dealer qualifies) win. If the dealer and player have the same hand, these bets push.

Super Bonus pay table

The Super Bonus is a mandatory side bet. It plays, regardless of whether the player beats the dealer. It is paid based on the hand strength using this pay table:

  • Four aces: 200
  • Other quads: 30
  • Straight flush: 15
  • Three of a kind: 2
  • Flush: 1.5
  • Straight: 1

Queens Up side bet

The Queens Up side bet is optional. The player wins when making at least a pair of queens. This bet is optional. Multiply the number below by the amount wagered.

  • Four of a kind: 40
  • Straight flush: 30
  • Flush: 7
  • Straight: 4
  • Three of a kind: 3
  • Two pair: 2
  • Pair of queens, kings, or aces: 1

Diamondz side bet

Diamondz is another optional Crazy 4 Poker side bet. It pays based on the number of diamonds between the player’s and dealer’s hands. Multiply the number below by the amount wagered.

  • 10 diamonds: 1000
  • 9: 400
  • 8: 200
  • 7: 100
  • 6: 15
  • 5: 4
  • 4: 2

Crazy 4 Poker strategy

The Crazy 4 Poker strategy is simple. Raise the maximum allowed on any hand that is king, queen, eight, four, or better. This means raise three times the Ante on a pair of aces and better, and an amount equal to the Ante on the king-high hands described above. Fold all other hands.

Buying into a Crazy 4 Poker game

At a live casino, you buy into Crazy 4 Poker with cash. Drop your bills on the table. The dealer converts cash into chips. You will usually receive $5 chips as that is often the minimum bet. You can also bring chips from another table. The dealer can break them into smaller denominations as needed. 

You must first deposit into a casino site before playing Crazy 4 Poker online. This is done using credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers, electronic wallets, or cash. If you are new at an online casino, a bonus is probably available when playing Crazy 4 Poker. Once your casino account is funded, the chips transfer to the game automatically when the window opens.

How to make a bet

At a live casino, you make a Crazy 4 Poker bet by placing your preferred chips in the Ante and Super Bonus circles. The minimum bet is usually $5 or $10. Each bet must meet the minimum. 

At a casino site, click the size of the chip that is your preferred denomination. The Crazy 4 Poker online minimum bet is usually $0.10. Click the deal button when you are ready. It is important that you keep enough money back to make a raise that is equal to triple the Ante. 

When a hand is over, you can leave by closing the table. Your chips return to the main cashier. To play another hand, either click rebet to keep the same wager, or new bet to change it. 

Getting cash for your chips

When you are done playing at the table, it is time to cash in your chips. You can color them up at the table if you have many smaller denomination chips. These may be used at other table games or taken to the casino cage for cash.

At an online casino, the chips return to the cashier. You can use it for other online casino games, poker, or sports. If you prefer to withdraw, there are several options available. Cashouts are usually processed in a day or so. Make sure that you have cleared your online casino bonus before requesting a withdrawal if you had one. If you failed to meet the terms, the site will not process your withdrawal.

Last Updated on August 28, 2023 by Kristina Mehaffey