RDR2 Poker Game Guide: How To Play & Win

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As a game about cowboys and outlaws, it only seems natural that Red Dead Redemption 2 lets players pass the time by playing poker. The minigame itself is simple and not too flashy, but the player really has to think if they want to turn a profit. Someone who learns the ropes can find a reliable source of money, while simply charging in will probably leave Arthur's wallet a good bit lighter by the end.

Poker is a returning element from the original RDR, and while the minigame itself is still largely the same, a few differences are present. The biggest advantage for a player would be a pre-existing knowledge of poker, but newer card players can pick up on the game as well. Just like hunting for perfect pelts in Red Dead Redemption 2, poker is a matter of practicing and learning the rules. Poker's rules can seem a little obtuse at first, but playing a few hands should help players to get a handle on how the game works.

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Playing Poker well can give Arthur some extra pocket money. It may not be the most lucrative activity in the game, but it can be a fun and profitable diversion from the main story when the player wants to give Arthur some leisure time. In addition, a few of the game's Gambler challenges, including the first one, require Arthur to play poker, so it is useful for that reason as well. By remembering a few tricks, Arthur can be one of the most skilled card sharks in the west.

RDR 2is a very realistically detailed game, and that also shows in its poker mechanic, which is quite faithful to real-world Texan Hold 'Em. In poker, every player is dealt two cards, and three cards will be added to the center of the table. These center cards are known as community