Red Dead Redemption is one of the few games that gets poker right. It has drama, excitement, and skill. But that's not all. Red Dead Redemption also gives you three ways to beat the game – fairly, unfairly, and by cheating. All you need to do is decide which tactic to use. After reading this article you'll know which one will work for you….
Out of the 10 challenges in RDR2, numbers 1, 4 and 10 are the poker ones. In the first, you have to win 5 hands of poker. In the fourth, you have to bust a player in three locations. And in the last one, you have to win 3 hands in a row. Poker is a luck based card game and with digital opponents, reading their emotions is more difficult. Lean into knowing the types of hands above and play big when you have stong hands.
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Know and use the rules of poker
Some poker games are terrible. I once played a poker game on a long haul flight that was a joke. I went all in for 19 straight hands, whatever my cards, and won each time. Your poker opponents in Red Dead Redemption aren't so forgiving, but with a bit of poker knowledge you can beat them.
If you've already played some online poker then you should know the basics. If you don't, head over to Online Casinos for guidance on how to play. For even more information, the video gives you some tips on how to value your hands:
The great thing about using your poker knowledge in Red Dead Redemption is that your opponents often overvalue their hands. This means if you start with a good pair, hit top pair, or better, you can bet your opponent down. The result is that you can get maximum value from your hand. This is how to beat the game using your poker skills.
Top tip: If you're not aggressive enough your opponents will punish you for it.
Go all in and restart until you beat the game
If you're like me, you're a perfectionist when you play a video game. This means there's no shame in hitting restart until you've got the result you want. No. In fact, it's the right thing to do. Beating poker in Red Dead Redemption is no different.
There's no limit on how many times you can reset and begin and episode on Red Dead Redemption. This means you can take down your opponent in one move, so long as the move plays how you want it to.
The way to do this is to go all in with every hand. If your opponent goes all in on your first hand and loses then great. If your opponent folds then keep shoving until they call you and lose. If you lose then restart your game.
This sounds like a crude tactic but it's one that can work in real poker. If you're an amateur and keep going all in, even a pro poker player will be unsettled. Check out the video below for a compilation of the best all in moments in poker:
Top tip: For this approach to work you must play against only one opponent
Cheat the game – it's what it would do to you
If playing fair or a little unfair doesn't do it for you (it often doesn't for me) then go into full cheat mode. It's a strategy employed in virtually any game at some stage and it can help you beat poker in Red Dead Redemption.
If you're going to cheat the game you need to do it properly. That means using the Liars and Cheats Pack. While it's only effective in the single-player mode, it gives you a real advantage over your opponents. To get one up on your game rival, you must put on the Elegant Suit.
The Elegant Suit lets you cheat by storing an extra card. You use this when you deal – pressing the Y or triangle button to pocket your secret card. This creates a mini game where you have a clear advantage over your opponent – unless you get caught.
Top tip: If you do get caught you'll be challenged to a duel, so make sure you've practised your duelling!
Check out the video underneath for some tips on how to cheat and duel in Red Dead Redemption:
Poker is a very popular game and playing it on Red Dead Redemption is hugely enjoyable. To get the most satisfaction out of your Red Dead Redemption poker play you have to win. Now you know how to do it fairly, unfairly, and by cheating. So have fun!
There are a lot of minigames in Red Dead Redemption 2 to spend hours with. One of these is the poker and it has players wondering if there is a Red Dead Redemption 2 high stakes poker location. Like in the original game, this would be a spot where players can deal in large quantities of money. Is there a place like that?
Towards the beginning of the game, there is a main story mission that introduces players to poker. However, in that game, the player has just around a dollar and the most money there is around seven dollars. That is chump change, especially given how you can frequently get in the hundreds and thousands of dollars from story missions.
Red Dead Redemption 2 High Stakes Poker Location
This has players rightfully asking if there is a Red Dead Redemption 2 high stakes poker spot. Unfortunately, as of right now, we can't find one. As we get further and further into the story, it is possible that one might open up. Most likely, this spot would be found in the city of Blackwater. However, not all hope is lost.
Though most games of poker deal in a dollar or so, there is one that is slightly better. If you head to the city of Saint Denis (seen above), there is the best poker table at the beginning of the game. Unfortunately, it only lets you start with five dollars but that is better than all of the others. It is totally possible to win $20 or so from this table.
The great thing about using your poker knowledge in Red Dead Redemption is that your opponents often overvalue their hands. This means if you start with a good pair, hit top pair, or better, you can bet your opponent down. The result is that you can get maximum value from your hand. This is how to beat the game using your poker skills.
Top tip: If you're not aggressive enough your opponents will punish you for it.
Go all in and restart until you beat the game
If you're like me, you're a perfectionist when you play a video game. This means there's no shame in hitting restart until you've got the result you want. No. In fact, it's the right thing to do. Beating poker in Red Dead Redemption is no different.
There's no limit on how many times you can reset and begin and episode on Red Dead Redemption. This means you can take down your opponent in one move, so long as the move plays how you want it to.
The way to do this is to go all in with every hand. If your opponent goes all in on your first hand and loses then great. If your opponent folds then keep shoving until they call you and lose. If you lose then restart your game.
This sounds like a crude tactic but it's one that can work in real poker. If you're an amateur and keep going all in, even a pro poker player will be unsettled. Check out the video below for a compilation of the best all in moments in poker:
Top tip: For this approach to work you must play against only one opponent
Cheat the game – it's what it would do to you
If playing fair or a little unfair doesn't do it for you (it often doesn't for me) then go into full cheat mode. It's a strategy employed in virtually any game at some stage and it can help you beat poker in Red Dead Redemption.
If you're going to cheat the game you need to do it properly. That means using the Liars and Cheats Pack. While it's only effective in the single-player mode, it gives you a real advantage over your opponents. To get one up on your game rival, you must put on the Elegant Suit.
The Elegant Suit lets you cheat by storing an extra card. You use this when you deal – pressing the Y or triangle button to pocket your secret card. This creates a mini game where you have a clear advantage over your opponent – unless you get caught.
Top tip: If you do get caught you'll be challenged to a duel, so make sure you've practised your duelling!
Check out the video underneath for some tips on how to cheat and duel in Red Dead Redemption:
Poker is a very popular game and playing it on Red Dead Redemption is hugely enjoyable. To get the most satisfaction out of your Red Dead Redemption poker play you have to win. Now you know how to do it fairly, unfairly, and by cheating. So have fun!
There are a lot of minigames in Red Dead Redemption 2 to spend hours with. One of these is the poker and it has players wondering if there is a Red Dead Redemption 2 high stakes poker location. Like in the original game, this would be a spot where players can deal in large quantities of money. Is there a place like that?
Towards the beginning of the game, there is a main story mission that introduces players to poker. However, in that game, the player has just around a dollar and the most money there is around seven dollars. That is chump change, especially given how you can frequently get in the hundreds and thousands of dollars from story missions.
Red Dead Redemption 2 High Stakes Poker Location
This has players rightfully asking if there is a Red Dead Redemption 2 high stakes poker spot. Unfortunately, as of right now, we can't find one. As we get further and further into the story, it is possible that one might open up. Most likely, this spot would be found in the city of Blackwater. However, not all hope is lost.
Though most games of poker deal in a dollar or so, there is one that is slightly better. If you head to the city of Saint Denis (seen above), there is the best poker table at the beginning of the game. Unfortunately, it only lets you start with five dollars but that is better than all of the others. It is totally possible to win $20 or so from this table.
Rdr2 Poker Bad Hands Gif
While it is no replacement for a true Red Dead Redemption 2 high stakes poker, it is possible we may see one in the future when Red Dead Online launches. Being able to deal in large sums of money against real players would be fantastic.
