All ACE1 POKER Games – Rules, Formats & How to Play

No-Limit Hold'em (NLH) – The Classic Poker Game on ACE1 POKER

No-Limit Hold'em is the flagship game on ACE1 POKER. Played with a standard 52-card deck (no jokers) and 2 to 9 players, each player receives 2 hole cards. The board is dealt 5 community cards in a 3+1+1 sequence across the Flop, Turn, and River. The best 5-card hand wins after all betting rounds are complete. Hand rankings from highest to lowest: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card. Card order: A > K > Q > J > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 3 > 2. When hands are tied, the highest individual card is compared until a winner is found; if all cards are equal, the pot is split. ACE1 POKER NLH also supports special table features including Bomb Pot Mode, 27 Pot, CallTime, and Rathole settings — giving players a richer, more customizable experience.

SUPER – Ante-Based Hold'em Variant on ACE1 POKER

SUPER is a Hold'em variant available on ACE1 POKER where all players are required to pay an ante before each hand. Betting is structured around upper and lower limits, adding a distinct layer of strategy compared to standard NLH. All other gameplay rules follow No-Limit Texas Hold'em, making SUPER an accessible yet exciting variation for players who enjoy ante formats.

AOF (All-In or Fold) – High-Stakes Pre-Flop Action on ACE1 POKER

AOF stands for All-In or Fold and is one of the most fast-paced formats available on ACE1 POKER. All players pay an ante before the hand begins. Pre-flop, each player can only choose to go all-in or fold — there is no other betting option. Once the pre-flop action is complete, the remaining rules follow standard No-Limit Texas Hold'em. AOF is perfect for players who enjoy high-variance, high-intensity poker in a short amount of time.

SQUID Game Mode – Competitive Token-Based Poker on ACE1 POKER

The SQUID game mode on ACE1 POKER is a unique competitive format where the round begins when 5 or more players are seated. Players cannot leave during an active round. The sole winner of each main pot earns a stage token; split pots do not award tokens. Joining a SQUID table requires an extra deposit, which is refunded when you leave the table. At the end of the round, players without tokens pay rewards to token holders. SQUID supports three modes: Single, Normal Multi, and Crazy Multi. Deposits are calculated based on mode and number of seats. Single mode: 5 seats = 4x, 6 seats = 5x, 7 seats = 6x, 8 seats = 7x, 9 seats = 8x. Normal Multi: 5 seats = 8x, 6 seats = 9x, 7 seats = 11x, 8 seats = 12x, 9 seats = 14x. Crazy Multi: 5 seats = 16x, 6 seats = 18x, 7 seats = 22x, 8 seats = 24x, 9 seats = 28x. Stage rewards follow the same mode logic: in Single mode, players without tokens pay 1x stage value to token holders; in Normal Multi, payment is Nx where N equals the number of tokens held; in Crazy Multi, the same applies with payment doubling if N is 3 or more. If a player is eliminated mid-round with no stage tokens, their deposit is forfeited and distributed as a reward to winners.

ACE1 POKER Special Table Features – Bomb Pot, 27 Pot, CallTime & Rathole

ACE1 POKER Hold'em tables support several optional gameplay features that can be enabled by the table host. Bomb Pot Mode: All players post an ante pre-flop, and the hand begins directly from the Flop with no pre-flop betting action. The ante amount is randomized within a set range, and Bomb Pot cancels the ante and straddle for that hand. 27 Pot: If a player holding an offsuit 2-7 wins the main pot, all other players pay them a bounty. Multiple offsuit 2-7 winners result in multiple bounties. If chips are insufficient, payouts go to the earliest-position winner. Offsuit 2-7 winners do not pay bounties to each other. CallTime: When enabled, winning players are not permitted to leave the table before CallTime ends, while losing players may leave at any time. Rathole: If disabled, a player who rejoins the table must buy in with the same number of chips they had when they left. If enabled, leaving the table beyond the set time resets the buy-in back to the initial amount.

ACE1 POKER Insurance Feature for Hold'em Tables

ACE1 POKER offers a built-in Insurance feature for Hold'em tables. Insurance can be purchased when all players are all-in on the Turn and the current best hand qualifies. Insurance is not activated if there are more than 3 players, if overturn outs exceed 18, or if only chop outs remain with more than 10 cards. When multiple pots are in play, the leading player of each pot buys insurance separately. In a 3-player pot with 2 leaders, the pot is split and each may buy independently. If a player buys part of the overturn outs, the system automatically buys the remaining outs. If turn insurance misses, the river requires purchasing all overturn outs at minimum equal to the turn coverage. Turn insurance coverage is capped at 1/3 of the pot. Insurance Multipliers (Outs / Odds): 1 = 30x, 2 = 15x, 3 = 10x, 4 = 8x, 5 = 6x, 6 = 5x, 7 = 4x, 8 = 3.5x, 9 = 3x, 10 = 2.5x, 11 = 2.2x, 12 = 2x, 13 = 1.8x, 14 = 1.6x, 15 = 1.4x, 16 = 1.2x, 17 = 1x, 18 = 0.8x, 19 = 0.6x, 20+ = 0.5x. Insurance actions available: Secure Buy (payout equals amount invested), Full Pot Buy (payout equals covered pot), Custom Buy (choose exact amount using slider), and standard buy where insurance cost is deducted from pot points. If the insurance hits, the payout is credited to buy-in chips; if it misses, the points are lost.

What Is OFC on ACE1 POKER?

Open Face Chinese Poker (OFC) is a unique and highly strategic poker variant available on ACE1 POKER. Unlike traditional poker formats, OFC is a points-based game where each point has a set value. Players compete to build the strongest possible hands across three rows, earning base points and bonus points along the way. OFC on ACE1 POKER supports 2 to 3 players per table.

OFC Basic Rules on ACE1 POKER

Each player arranges 13 cards into 3 rows: a Front Hand (3 cards), a Middle Hand (5 cards), and a Back Hand (5 cards). The rule is that Back Hand must be stronger than or equal to Middle Hand, and Middle Hand must be stronger than or equal to Front Hand. If this rule is violated, the hand is declared a "foul" and the player loses. Hand rankings in OFC follow the same order as Hold'em. The game consists of 5 rounds. In Round 1, each player receives 5 cards and places them freely across any row. In each of the following 4 rounds, players receive 3 cards and must choose 2 to place into their rows until all rows are filled. Once a card is placed, it cannot be moved.

OFC Scoring Rules on ACE1 POKER

OFC is a points game on ACE1 POKER. Each row is compared against the opponent's corresponding row, and the player with the stronger hand in that row wins 1 base point. If a player wins all 3 rows against an opponent, their total points are doubled, earning 6 base points instead of 3. Premium hands earn bonus points regardless of whether the player wins or loses that row. After all players finish placing their cards, the final score equals base points plus bonus points. Example: if you win 4 points and the ante is 0.25, you win 1 club point.

OFC Bonus Points Chart on ACE1 POKER

Front Hand Bonus Points: 66 = +1, 77 = +2, 88 = +3, 99 = +4, TT = +5, JJ = +6, QQ = +7, KK = +8, AA = +9, 222 = +10, 333 = +11, 444 = +12, 555 = +13, 666 = +14, 777 = +15, 888 = +16, 999 = +17, TTT = +18, JJJ = +19, QQQ = +20, KKK = +21, AAA = +22. Middle Hand Bonus Points: Three of a Kind = +2, Straight = +4, Flush = +8, Full House = +12, Four of a Kind = +20, Straight Flush = +30, Royal Flush = +50. Back Hand Bonus Points: Straight = +2, Flush = +4, Full House = +6, Four of a Kind = +10, Straight Flush = +15, Royal Flush = +25.

OFC Fantasy Mode on ACE1 POKER

Fantasy is a special bonus mode available in OFC on ACE1 POKER. If a player's hand is legal and the Front Hand contains QQ or better, that player enters FANTASY on the next hand. In FANTASY, the player receives 14 or more cards and sets 13 of them, giving a significant strategic advantage. When FANTASY is triggered, other players at the table cannot stand or leave. To remain in FANTASY for the following hand, a player must achieve Front Trips (Three of a Kind in the Front Hand) or Back Quads (Four of a Kind in the Back Hand) or better.

OFC Game Modes on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER offers four OFC game modes to suit different play styles. Regular Mode: FANTASY always deals 14 cards to the qualifying player. Blood Battle Mode: The number of cards dealt in FANTASY depends on the Front Hand strength — QQ = 14 cards, KK = 15 cards, AA = 16 cards, 222 or better = 17 cards. Re-entering FANTASY in Blood Battle always deals 14 cards. Joker Mode: A Joker card can substitute for any card in the deck, and no foul is possible when using the Joker. Blood In Blood Out Mode: Follows the same rules as Blood Battle for the first entry into FANTASY. If the player re-enters FANTASY, the card count always matches the first entry. For example, if KK triggered FANTASY first (15 cards), all re-entries also deal 15 cards.

What Is PLO on ACE1 POKER?

Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is one of the most popular poker variants on ACE1 POKER. Unlike No-Limit Hold'em, each player receives 4 hole cards instead of 2. At showdown, the best 5-card hand must be made using exactly 2 of the player's hole cards combined with exactly 3 of the 5 community board cards. The board is dealt in a 3+1+1 sequence (Flop, Turn, River), and the same standard hand rankings apply as in Hold'em.

PLO Gameplay Rules on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER PLO follows Pot-Limit betting rules. In Omaha Limit, direct All-in is not permitted. The maximum bet or raise cannot exceed 1 pot, where 1 pot is calculated as (call + pot) + call. Omaha Insurance Mode is available exclusively on tables with 2 to 6 players. Hand rankings follow the standard order: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card. Card order is A > K > Q > J > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 3 > 2. When hands tie, the highest individual card is compared until a winner is determined; if all cards are equal, the pot is split.

PLO Insurance Feature on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER PLO tables with 2 to 6 players support Insurance Mode. Insurance can be purchased when all players are all-in on the Turn and the current best hand qualifies. Insurance is not activated if there are more than 3 players, if overturn outs exceed 14, or if only chop outs remain with more than 10 cards. When multiple pots are in play, the leading player of each pot buys insurance separately. In a 3-player pot with 2 leaders, the pot is split for each to buy independently. If a player buys part of the overturn outs, the system automatically covers the remaining outs. If turn insurance misses, the river requires buying all overturn outs at a minimum equal to the turn coverage. Turn insurance coverage is capped at 1/3 of the pot. PLO Insurance Multipliers (Outs / Odds): 1 = 24x, 2 = 12x, 3 = 8x, 4 = 6x, 5 = 4.5x, 6 = 4x, 7 = 3.2x, 8 = 2.7x, 9 = 2.3x, 10 = 2x, 11 = 1.7x, 12 = 1.5x, 13 = 1.3x, 14 = 1.2x, 15 = 1.1x, 16 = 1.0x, 17 = 0.9x, 18–19 = 0.8x, 20–21 = 0.8x, 22–23 = 0.7x, 24–25 = 0.6x, 26+ = 0.5x. Insurance actions available: Secure Buy (payout equals amount invested), Full Pot Buy (payout equals covered pot), Custom Buy (choose exact amount using the slider), and standard buy where the insurance cost is deducted from pot points. If the insurance hits, the payout is credited to buy-in chips; if it misses, the points are lost.

What Is MTT on ACE1 POKER?

Multi-Table Tournaments (MTT) are one of the most exciting competitive formats available on ACE1 POKER. MTT events bring together players from across the platform to compete for a shared prize pool, with each player starting with the same number of chips and playing until one player remains. ACE1 POKER MTT tournaments support No-Limit Hold'em format and are designed to reward both skill and endurance.

ACE1 POKER MTT Tournament Structure

Each ACE1 POKER MTT tournament has a clearly defined structure visible in the Tournament Details screen. Key details include the tournament name, start time, buy-in amount, tournament type, prize pool, registered player count, late registration window, rebuy options, and current blind level. ACE1 POKER MTT tournaments display full information across five tabs: Rules, Info, Payout, Players, and Blinds, giving every player complete transparency before and during the event.

ACE1 POKER MTT Freeroll Tournaments

ACE1 POKER regularly hosts Freeroll tournaments where players can compete for real prize pools at absolutely no cost. For example, the ACE1 POKER Freeroll#2 is a Midnight BIG Event starting at 22:00 with a prize pool of 40,000 chips, a guaranteed pool of $400 with Double Rewards, and zero entry fee. Players registered in the Freeroll compete in NLH format with a rebuy option of 1 rebuy at 1x the buy-in for 110 chips (100 + 10 fee). Late registration is open for 32 minutes after the tournament starts.

ACE1 POKER MTT Payout Structure

ACE1 POKER MTT tournaments use a guaranteed prize pool system. If the total prize pool collected from players is less than or equal to the guaranteed pool, the guaranteed amount is used as the total prize. If the collected prize pool exceeds the guaranteed amount, the actual collected pool becomes the total prize. Payouts are distributed based on finishing rank. In the Freeroll#2 example, 1st place receives 70% of the prize pool (28,000 chips) and 2nd place receives 30% (12,000 chips), with a total of 2 payout positions.

ACE1 POKER MTT Blind Structure

ACE1 POKER MTT tournaments feature a structured blind schedule that escalates over time to maintain pace and excitement. Each blind level lasts 4 minutes. The blind levels progress as follows: Level 1 = 100/200 with Ante 25, Level 2 = 150/300 with Ante 50, Level 3 = 200/400 with Ante 50, Level 4 = 250/500 with Ante 75, Level 5 = 300/600 with Ante 75, Level 6 = 400/800 with Ante 100, Level 7 = 500/1,000 with Ante 100, Level 8 = 600/1,200 with Ante 200. Players can track the current blind level, elapsed time, remaining players, rank, average chip stack, maximum chips, and minimum chips in real time through the ACE1 POKER Tournament Info tab.

How to Register for an ACE1 POKER MTT Tournament

Registering for an ACE1 POKER MTT tournament is straightforward. Open the ACE1 POKER app and navigate to the Tournament lobby. Select the tournament you wish to join and tap the Register button. A sign-up confirmation screen will appear showing your buy-in amount, current balance, start time, and late registration deadline. Tap Confirm to complete your registration. For freeroll tournaments, the buy-in is zero and no chips are deducted from your balance. You can view all registered participants and their chip counts in the Players tab before the tournament begins.

What Is 6+ Short Deck on ACE1 POKER?

6+ Short Deck, also known as Short Deck Hold'em, is a fast-paced and action-packed poker variant available on ACE1 POKER. Unlike standard Hold'em, Short Deck removes all cards ranked 2 through 5 from the deck, leaving a 36-card deck consisting of cards ranked 6 through Ace. The game supports 2 to 6 players. There are no blinds in Short Deck — instead, all players pay an ante, and the dealer posts a double ante. All other gameplay follows the same structure as standard Hold'em. One key rule difference: in Short Deck, a Flush beats a Full House due to the reduced number of suited cards in the deck. The smallest possible straight is A-6-7-8-9.

6+ Short Deck Hand Rankings on ACE1 POKER

Hand rankings in ACE1 POKER 6+ Short Deck differ slightly from standard Hold'em due to the modified deck. The ranking from highest to lowest is: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Flush, Full House, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card. Note that Flush ranks above Full House in Short Deck. Card order is A > K > Q > J > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 > 6. When hands are tied, the highest individual card is compared until a winner is found; if all cards are equal, the pot is split.

6+ Short Deck Special Game Modes on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER 6+ Short Deck tables also support the same special modes available in standard Hold'em. SUPER Mode: All players pay an ante with betting structured around upper and lower limits. AOF Mode: All players pay an ante and pre-flop can only choose to go all-in or fold. Bomb Pot Mode: All players post an ante pre-flop, the hand skips pre-flop betting and begins directly from the Flop. Bomb Pot antes are randomized within a set range, and Bomb Pot cancels the ante and straddle for that hand. CallTime: When enabled, winning players cannot leave the table until CallTime ends; losing players may leave at any time.

6+ Short Deck Insurance on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER 6+ Short Deck tables support an Insurance feature with rules similar to Hold'em Insurance but adapted for the shorter deck. Insurance can be purchased when all players are all-in on the Turn and the current best hand qualifies. Insurance is not activated with more than 3 players, if overturn outs exceed 11, or if only chop outs remain with more than 10 cards. When multiple pots are in play, the leading player of each pot buys insurance separately. In a 3-player pot with 2 leaders, the pot is split for each to buy. If a player buys part of the overturn outs, the system automatically covers the remaining outs. If turn insurance misses, the river requires buying all overturn outs at a minimum equal to the turn coverage. Turn insurance coverage is capped at 1/3 of the pot. 6+ Short Deck Insurance Multipliers (Outs / Odds): 1 = 20x, 2 = 9x, 3 = 5.5x, 4 = 4x, 5 = 3.2x, 6 = 2.5x, 7 = 2x, 8 = 1.6x, 9 = 1.4x, 10 = 1.3x, 11 = 1.2x, 12 = 1.1x, 13 = 1x, 14 = 0.8x, 15 = 0.7x, 16 = 0.6x, 17 = 0.5x, 18+ = 0.4x. Insurance actions: Secure Buy (payout equals amount invested), Full Pot Buy (payout equals covered pot), Custom Buy (choose exact amount via slider), and standard buy where cost is deducted from pot points. If insurance hits, payout is credited to buy-in chips; if it misses, the points are lost.

What Is Cowboy on ACE1 POKER?

Cowboy is a one-of-a-kind poker format exclusive to ACE1 POKER that combines traditional poker hand play with a multi-zone betting system. In Cowboy, players place bets across different betting zones before the hand is revealed, creating a thrilling and strategic experience unlike any other game mode on the platform. Cowboy uses standard hand rankings and supports a rich variety of betting outcomes across three distinct betting areas.

Cowboy Betting Zones on ACE1 POKER

ACE1 POKER Cowboy features three main betting areas, each with its own zones and payout rules. Win/Loss Area: This area contains four zones — Cowboy, Draw, Bull, and Bull Pair of 2s/High Card. A correct bet pays according to the displayed odds. Special rule: if Bull wins with a Pair of 2s or a High Card, all Bull Win bettors receive an additional 50% bonus payout on top of their winnings. Any Hand Area: This area focuses on the two hole cards dealt to both the Cowboy and the Bull. It contains three zones — Pair, Flush/Straight/Straight Flush, and Pair of Aces. A correct bet pays according to odds. If both the Cowboy and the Bull hit the same hand pattern, it counts as one occurrence. If they hit different patterns, both count separately and pay independently. Winning Hand Area: This area covers the final winning hand strength and contains five zones — High Card/One Pair, Two Pair, Trips/Straight/Flush, Full House, and Four of a Kind/Straight Flush/Royal Flush. A correct bet on the winning hand's strength pays according to the zone odds.

Cowboy Hand Rankings on ACE1 POKER

Cowboy on ACE1 POKER follows the same standard hand ranking order used across all ACE1 POKER game formats. From highest to lowest: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, High Card. Card order is A > K > Q > J > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 3 > 2. When hands are tied, the highest individual card is compared until a winner is determined; if all cards are equal, the pot is split.

One App, Every Poker Format You Need

ACE1 POKER brings together the widest variety of poker game formats on a single mobile platform. From competitive MTT tournaments and classic No-Limit Hold'em to specialty formats like OFC, PLO, Short Deck 6+, Cowboy, SQUID, AOF, and SUPER, every type of poker player will find their preferred game on ACE1 POKER. All games are available on the same account, accessible from one app on Android, iPhone, Windows, and macOS.

Fair, Transparent & Secure Gameplay

Every game on ACE1 POKER is governed by clearly defined rules that are accessible directly within the app under the Rules Introduction section. Players can review hand rankings, gameplay mechanics, special modes, insurance multipliers, and scoring systems at any time. ACE1 POKER is committed to providing a fair, transparent, and secure environment for all players across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Multi-Language Support for Players Across Asia

ACE1 POKER supports multiple languages including English, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Korean, Burmese, Bengali, and Turkish. No matter where you are playing from, ACE1 POKER ensures that every player can understand the rules, navigate the platform, and enjoy every game with confidence.

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