The Exciting New Virtual Poker Game
The Game Is Virtual - The Action Isn't

                                   

 

Try your hand at an exciting new virtual poker game
 Where you can win real money!
 

♠  Fun 3-D animation

♠  Choose your favorite
hand or player

♠  Random deals based
on a single deck

♠  There are two ways to bet

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!
DOUBLE OR TRIPLE YOUR WINNINGS WITH

 

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW
HOW TO PLAY POKER TO PLAY


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WHAT IS MARYLAND HOLD ‘EMTM ?
Maryland Hold ‘EmTM is an exciting virtual card game with random deals.  Each deal is based on a single deck of 52 cards.  Each virtual player is dealt two cards (known as “hole” cards) that belong only to that virtual player.

Bets can be placed on any or all of the eight opening hands shown. You will have approximately 5 minutes to place a bet. After betting is closed, five community cards are dealt. All the virtual players use these cards in conjunction with their own two hole cards to make the best possible five-card poker hand. New deals (drawings) occur approximately every 7 minutes.

The prizes and the winning percents (probabilities of winning) are displayed next to each hand. Prize amounts are based on a $2 wager and will be rounded to the nearest 25 cents for prizes under $100. Prize amounts over $100 will be rounded to the nearest $1.

Although rare, there could be an opening deal in which one or more of the hands cannot win, and they will show a win percentage of 0%*.  The hands will be slightly grayed out and players will not be able to bet on these hands.

*If the winning percentage is less than 0.1%,, a "less than" symbol will appear next to that hand. (i.e., < 0.1%)




 
   

Feature Table:
There are eight (8) virtual players to choose from:
    CANDY, TULLEY, McGINTY, JADE, BUD, SILAS, TRIXIE and POPS.
    Select from 1 to 8 players to win.

Select a bet amount:
$2, $4, $6, $8, $10 or $20.
(Each virtual player selected represents an additional bet).


For example, if one (1) player is selected to win and the
bet amount is $2, the cost of Feature Table wager is $2.
 
If two (2) players are selected to win, and the Bet Amount
is $2, the cost of the Feature Table wager is $4.
Number of Virtual Players select Bet Amount
Total Feature Table Wager

The maximum prize payout amount per ticket for
a $2 Feature Table wager equals $2,500.
The minimum winning prize amount is $2.

    
Side Pot:
There are four (4) hands, ranked from Lowest to Highest, to choose from:
FLUSH, FULL HOUSE, 4 OF A KIND and STRAIGHT FLUSH. Select from 1 to 4 hands.

Choose a bet amount: $2, $4, $6, $8, $10 or $20.
(Each hand selected equals an additional bet).
 

For example, if two (2) hands are selected, and the bet
amount is $2, the cost of the Side Pot wager is $4.

Number of Hand Ranks selected x Bet Amount
 = Total Side Pot Wager

The maximum prize payout amount per ticket
for a $2 Side Pot Wager equals $5,000.
The minimum winning prize amount is $2.
                 


Feature Table Wager + Side Pot Wager = Total Ticket Cost

  • Each draw (deal) has a $1 million liability cap for each bet type (Feature Table and Side Pot).
    That means that if the total payout for all prizes for any one draw (deal) would exceed $1 million for the Feature Table or $1 million for the Side Pot, then all prize payments for that bet type will be reduced so the total payout for all prizes for that bet type will not exceed $1 million and will be split among those winners in proportion to the wager, so that winners who would have won a higher amount will receive a larger portion (i.e., a larger prize amount) than winners who would have won a lower amount.
     
  • Before you hand your playslip to a Maryland Lottery retailer for processing, be sure to verify your selections. It is your responsibility to make sure your playslip represents the numbers you wish to play and the drawings you want to enter.  Cancellations of Maryland Hold 'EmTM tickets are allowed; however, they must be cancelled prior to the drawing indicated on the ticket and by the same terminal at which they were purchased.                                                            
   

         How To Win

Feature Table:
You win by having a wager on the virtual player with the best five-card poker hand.

Side Pot:

  • You win if the Winning Hand achieves at least the ranking selected in the Side Pot wager.

  • The higher the rank, the bigger the win.

  • All hands ranked the same or lower than the winning hand win.

  • For example, if the winning hand is a FULL HOUSE, then you win if you bet
    on either the FULL HOUSE or the FLUSH.

  • You win only one prize.

                              
                   

   

HOLD ‘EMTM POKER HAND RANKINGS (Highest to Lowest)
ROYAL FLUSH: Best possible hand.
An Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten of the same suit.                     STRAIGHT:  Five cards of any suit in sequence
STRAIGHT FLUSH:
Five cards of  the same suit in sequential order.                                      THREE OF A KIND:  Three cards of the same value.
FOUR OF A KIND:  Four cards of the same value.                       TWO PAIR:  Two sets of pairs.
FULL HOUSE:  Three of a kind and a pair.                                  ONE PAIR:  Two cards of the same value.
FLUSH:   Five cards of the same suit.                                            

HIGH CARDS:  Highest card takes all in the absence of any of the above hands.                                             

     PAYOUT

Feature Table - Winning return for a $2 Bet**:
Minimum - $2, Maximum $2,500
Overall estimated probability of winning:  1 in 7.2


Side Pot - Winning return for a $2 Bet**:
Minimum - $2, Maximum $5,000
Overall estimated probability of winning: 1 in 3.7
 



**To determine prize payouts for dollar amounts played other than the $2 minimum, multiply the prize amount times the amount bet and divide by 2.

The probabilities of winning and prize amounts for each Virtual Player and Hand ranking will be displayed on the monitor for each game. The probability of winning is shown on the screen as "Win %".  The winning percentage is based on the random deal from a standard 52 card deck and reflects universally recognized poker rankings.




                               
                   


ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Maryland Hold 'EmTM tickets are bearer instruments. For your protection, sign the back of the ticket. By purchasing a Maryland Hold 'EmTM ticket, you agree that the Maryland Hold 'EmTM Game Rules and the rules stated in this brochure and on the back of the playslip, as well as all Maryland State Lottery laws, regulations and rules,
and any changes thereto, govern all aspects of the Maryland Hold 'EmTM ticket, game and prizes.  Your playslip is neither a valid receipt, nor proof of purchase. The Lottery
 is responsible only for selections actually played via the Lottery terminal. Neither the Lottery, nor Lottery retailers, will be responsible for printing errors. The Lottery is not responsible for lost, stolen, or destroyed tickets, tickets redeemed by a Lottery retailer in error, or winning numbers repeated or displayed in error. All winning tickets are subject to validation by the Lottery in accordance with Lottery rules and regulations. Prizes are not assignable or transferable. All winnings are subject to state and federal taxation. Tickets may not be sold to minors under the age of 18. Prizes must be claimed within 182 days after the date of the drawing.