The goal of the player is to beat the dealer's poker hand. If the player places a progressive bet on the hand, the player wins the appropriate share of the progressive pot even if the dealer's hand wins.

In Progressive Caribbean Stud Poker, the dealer's hand must contain at least one ace and one king in order to qualify. If the dealer's hand does not qualify, you receive 1 to 1 on your ante and your bet is returned to you without winnings.

If the dealer's hand does qualify with a value of at least one ace and one king, the best hand wins. Your winning hand receives 1 to 1 on the ante plus the winnings on your bet calculated according to the winnings table.

If you fold you lose your ante whether or not the dealer qualifies.

If the dealer's hand does not have a minimum poker combination of an ace-king the dealer fails to qualify. If this occurs the game is over. Your bet is returned to you together with double your 'Ante' regardless of the value of your cards.

If the dealer's hand does qualify, it is compared to the your hand. If the dealer's hand has a higher poker combination then the player's hand, then you lose both your 'Ante' and your 'Bet'.

If the dealer's hand has a lower poker combination then the your hand, you win twice your ‘Ante' and you are paid out on your 'Bet' according to the paytable.

If both the dealer's and player's hands tie, the party with the next highest-ranking card is the winner. If there is an absolute tie, the player gets all their money back.

You always win on your progressive bet, even if the dealer does not qualify.

Poker Hands Payout Progressive Payout
Royal Flush 1,000 to 1 100% of Jackpot
Straight Flush 200 to 1 10% of Jackpot
Four of a Kind 100 to 1 $500
Full House 15 to 1 $100
Flush 10 to 1 $50
Straight 4 to 1
Three of a Kind 3 to 1
Two Pairs 1 to 1
One Pair 1 to 1
Ace & King 1 to 1