Red Dead Redemption Poker guide: Master texas Hold'Em and win big across the Wild West frontier

Red Dead Redemption allows players to step into the Wild West as John Marston, and poker is one way to make money.

You can find poker tables across all three states in Red Dead Redemption, each with varying buy-ins as the game progresses.

The higher buy-ins in advanced locations, like the Blackwater Hotel, offer a chance for greater winnings – but also bigger losses.

To access the Blackwater Hotel's poker game, unlock West Elizabeth and complete the second mission in the main campaign.

You'll also need to equip the Gentleman's Attire to play poker at Blackwater, where buy-ins double compared to other locations.

Red Dead Redemption poker uses classic Texas Hold'Em rules two cards in hand, five cards on the table.

Players bet after each card round. The goal is to make the best hand by combining your two cards with the table's five cards.

Hands like a Royal Flush are rare but unbeatable. The lower the odds of a hand, the higher the chance it will win.

When playing, focus on consistent betting and avoid big moves until you're certain you have a strong winning hand.

Once you have a winning hand, raise your bets to maximise your earnings and take home the big wins in Red Dead Redemption poker.