Lunar Poker rules and house edge
Lunar Poker carries a 4.9% house edge as of 2026-08-25. 3 venues are listed here with table counts and minimums. Payouts and glossary below come from public sources; venue-specific rule variants are noted on each venue page.
Also known as Russian Poker. From a single deck, player and dealer each get five cards with the dealer's bottom card exposed. After the mandatory Ante and Super wagers the player may fold, play (twice the ante), buy a sixth card, or exchange cards. The dealer qualifies with ace-king or better; if the dealer fails to qualify the Ante pays even money and the Raise pushes.
Source: wizardofodds.com · Measured 2026-08-25
House edge
4.9%
의무 베팅 기준 4.90%. 판이 끝날 때까지 걸게 되는 총액으로 나눈 실질 부담(element of risk)은 2.38%다. 두 숫자는 같은 게임의 다른 척도이므로 다른 게임과 비교할 때 기준을 맞춰야 한다.
Pace · 시간당 약 40핸드
Payouts
| 앤티 / Ante | 1:1 |
|---|---|
| 플레이 / Play | 손 세기별 표 |
| 카드 교환 / Exchange | 앤티 1배 |
| 카드 구매 / Buy a card | 앤티 1배 |
House edge by bet type
Sorted by lowest edge. Within one table, what you bet on changes the expected loss several times over.
| Bet | Payout | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Main, element of risk | 손 세기별 표 | 2.38% |
| Main, per mandatory wager | 손 세기별 표 | 4.9% |
| Side bet | 손 세기별 표 | 18.34% |
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Basic strategy
- · Buying or exchanging costs another ante each — use them only when the hand clearly improves.
- · If the dealer does not qualify only the Ante pays and the Raise pushes, so a big hand can pay less than expected.
- · The side bet runs around an 18% house edge — nearly four times the main game.
Glossary
- 슈퍼 · Super
- The second mandatory wager placed alongside the Ante.
- 퀄리파이 · Qualify
- The dealer needs ace-king or better for full payouts.
- 즉시 지급 · Instant payout
- Straight flushes and better pay before other settlements.
What to say at the table
| Meaning | Say this | When |
|---|---|---|
| 칩으로 바꿔 주세요 | Change, please. | 현금을 테이블에 놓으며. 돈은 딜러 손에 직접 건네지 않습니다 |
| 최소 얼마입니까? | What is the minimum? | 앉기 전에 테이블 리밋을 확인할 때 |
| 이 테이블 규칙을 알려 주세요 | Could you explain the house rules here? | 앉기 전 — 업소 고유 규칙이 있습니다 |
| 콜 | Call. | 추가 베팅으로 승부를 볼 때 |
| 폴드 | Fold. | 손을 접을 때 |
Etiquette
House rules and paytables vary, and public probability data is thin. Ask the dealer for the betting rounds and paytable, and watch a few hands at the minimum first. Never show your cards to another guest or discuss your hand — sharing information is prohibited at most tables. Place cash and chips on the felt, not into the dealer's hand. Finish betting before the dealer calls no more bets. Photography is restricted on most gaming floors — ask before taking out a phone. Tipping the dealer is customary but never required.
Where to play
Min bet Not verified · Tables Not verified
Source: sec.solaireresort.com · Measured 2026-08-25
Min bet Not verified · Tables Not verified
Source: cityofdreamsmanila.com · Measured 2026-08-25
FAQ
- What is the house edge in Lunar Poker?
- Lunar Poker runs at 4.9% under standard rules. The edge alone is misleading: what you actually lose is edge x stake x hands per hour, and Lunar Poker runs 시간당 약 40핸드. A lower edge at a faster pace can cost more per hour. This figure assumes standard rules. A venue that changes the payout or the rules changes the real number.
- Which bet is worst at a Lunar Poker table?
- In this table Side bet is worst at 18.34% and Main, element of risk is lowest at 2.38%. At the same table, where you place the bet changes the expected loss several times over — the spots with the biggest payouts are usually the ones with the biggest edge.
- Can a first-timer sit at Lunar Poker?
- Not recommended until you have watched a few rounds. There are many decisions and a slow one holds up the table.
- What are the payouts in Lunar Poker?
- Standard payouts are 앤티 / Ante 1:1 · 플레이 / Play 손 세기별 표 · 카드 교환 / Exchange 앤티 1배 · 카드 구매 / Buy a card 앤티 1배. Payouts are something a venue can change, and changing them changes the house edge — if the sign differs from the standard, the edge above does not apply at that table.
- Where can I play Lunar Poker in the Philippines?
- The section below lists the 3 venues we have confirmed. Each entry is transcribed from the venue's own page and carries the date we checked it. Figures the venue does not publish — table count, minimum — are left blank rather than estimated.
- What is the table minimum for Lunar Poker?
- Not stated by an official source. We do not fill this in with an estimate. Minimums vary by day, hour and floor within the same venue — the sign at the table is the only accurate figure.Not verified
- Is there anything I should not do at a Lunar Poker table?
- House rules and paytables vary, and public probability data is thin. Ask the dealer for the betting rounds and paytable, and watch a few hands at the minimum first. Never show your cards to another guest or discuss your hand — sharing information is prohibited at most tables. Place cash and chips on the felt, not into the dealer's hand. Finish betting before the dealer calls no more bets. Photography is restricted on most gaming floors — ask before taking out a phone. Tipping the dealer is customary but never required.