17 March 2026
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Today’s poker players expect more than just traditional cash games and tournaments. They look for constant action, variety, and entertainment even between hands. To help operators meet these expectations and increase monetization, EvenBet introduces three new automated casino side games designed to run directly inside the poker ecosystem.
Baccarat, Hold’em Guess’em, and Cowboy Hold’em are fast, visually engaging, and easy-to-use side games that complement poker gameplay while generating additional casino-style revenue.
Once opened, the games run independently of the main poker action.
Let’s take a closer look at each.
Baccarat — Classic Casino Favorite in a Side Game Format
EvenBet’s Baccarat is a classic casino card game, reimagined as a multiplayer side game fully integrated into the poker platform.
Two virtual participants Player and Banker automatically play each round according to standard Baccarat rules. The game is entirely system-driven: players do not influence card dealing and instead place bets on predefined outcomes with fixed payouts, similar to roulette or totalizator-style betting.
While the round timer is active, players can wager on Player, Banker or Tie, and additional side outcomes such as pairs or special combinations. Once betting closes, cards are dealt, winning areas are highlighted, and payouts are credited instantly based on configured odds.
Players can track trends and adjust their betting strategies using the built-in Roads system, which visualizes historical results and patterns.
The revenue is generated via RTP and built-in house edge.
Hold’em Guess’em — Predict the Winner of a Texas Hold’em Hand
Hold’em Guess’em is a single-player prediction game based on Texas Hold’em outcomes with dynamic odds.
At the start of each round, players see three open starting hands. They choose one hand and place a bet on it to become the winning hand. As the flop and turn appear, probabilities and odds are recalculated in real time. At each stage, players can:
- Increase their bet
- Keep their current stake
- Switch to another hand (forfeiting the previous bet)
Odds are calculated automatically using win probability and a predefined house edge. Potential payouts update dynamically and are always visible.
After the river card, the winning hand is determined and payouts are settled.
Like Baccarat, it runs independently as a side table and fits perfectly into idle moments between poker hands. For operators, it offers a simple way to introduce probabilistic betting on familiar poker concepts while creating an additional RTP-based revenue stream.
The game was created in partnership with BetChill.
Cowboy Hold’em — Casino Action Triggered from the Poker Table
Cowboy Hold’em is a fast, casino-style side game that launches directly from any poker table with a single click on the bull icon.
Two characters Cowboy and Bull face off in a no-skill, heads-up poker showdown. Players do not play the hand; instead, they bet on what will happen.
Available bet types include:
- Who will win (Cowboy or Bull)
- What hand type will appear (e.g., flush, pair, etc.)
- What pocket cards will be dealt
Players place their bets before the timer expires and then watch the showdown unfold.
Read more about Cowboy Hold’em.
Why These Casino Side Games Matter for Operators
Baccarat, Hold’em Guess’em, and Cowboy Hold’em transform idle time into monetizable entertainment. They increase session length, improve engagement, and introduce casino-style margins without pulling players away from poker.
For operators, this means:
- Additional revenue streams beyond rake
- Built-in cross-selling between poker and casino experiences
- Higher player retention and activity levels
- Easy deployment inside the existing EvenBet ecosystem
Add more excitement to your poker room, give players new reasons to stay longer, and unlock new monetization opportunities — all with a lightweight, integrated mini-game layer.
Ready to upgrade your poker platform? Contact EvenBet to learn more about adding these casino side games to your network.
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