All About Ultimate Texas Hold'em with Gambling Expert Michael 'Wizard of Odds' Shackleford

In this video, Michael Shackleford, who is also known as the "Wizard of Odds," explains all about Ultimate Texas Hold'em. He tells you how the game is played, the various bets you can make, the casino advantage on those bets, and the best strategy for playing the game on a pre-flop basis, as well as advice for making the later bets.

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[jamiesmith]

3:40 Now that you're confused by this game because we went so fast, we're gonna flip the image to further disorient you.

[evanmcclung]

I've been playing this game for 10 years. Those house odds are bullshit if you play in an Indian casino. People say these shuffling machines can't cheat. But when the machine has the ability to take a shuffled deck of cards and put them back in order from A to King and do it by suit, then something is up. With wi-fi capabilities and the eye in the sky watching, there is absolutely no reason why they could not manipulate the shuffle. These casinos make a shit ton of money, and we all know how honest making a shit ton of money makes people.

[mandiuxxxmexxxia]

I've been playing ultimate lately at the casino and I have noticed that every time they change cards the dealer keeps on winning every hand. Is there a way the pit boss can set the shuffling machine up to give the house an advantage.

[llenjames]

I play this game religiously and to the key mathematical strategy. Trust me...or dont trust me, but this is the best way to play. You MUST 4x these bets. You can and I HAVE and still do sometimes check such things as j, 10 and things like that its okay! I think the biggest key to this game is to always 4x that ACE and I play pocket pairs 4s and up.

[bigwilly]

Is there any way to determine if your odds are better or worse depending on the number of players at the table?

[dlvmark]

Pretty sick! Its time for WSOP and im playing this game!. Wish me luck.

[NightMoon]

Very informative. This completely changed the way I view this game, I never expected raise on the hands that were mentioned, people always told me they only raised with JJ or better or only when they hit a pair on the flop. Do you have an guide on Bonus Texas Hold'em?

[Ohsohated]

I have a question.. can you get up and leave at anytime when you play hold em at a casino?

[MrkymrkWA]

the 3 biggest mistakes I see players making while playing this game is 1) betting more on the Trips than on the Ante/Blind. 2) not making the preflop play bet at 4x when they have a good starting hand. 3) betting 1x after the river instead of folding when they have a lousy hand. I see people making all 3 of these major mistakes while playing this game, all the time!

[tonysamsenthaikhambaoxaych]

Love this game had a back to back FOUR OF A KIND ONCE 7777 and then 4444 too bad was only betting $15 though on each play+ ante+bonus as i didn't have much to work with that day but still it was a good feeling

[michaelproctor]

Any plans for a High Card Flush video?

[profoundgenius]

Do they still give coupons that work? I’m going to Vegas in October. I got a deal to die for 😉

[tonysamsenthaikhambaoxaych]

Love this game! And because of ultimate texas hold em i dont even play any kind of blackjack anymore so far ive gotten 4 of a kind five times since ive started playing for the past year and a half id say GREAT game A♡K♡Q♡J♡10♡

[alonzotanner]

Damn, opening intro hand is a full house. Nice.

[briancook]

Is this game beatable if played 100% correctly?

[raymondolivas]

Are you able to give me another example of outs when it comes to this game?

I am sorry to day but the example the wizard gives is still confusing me?


For each rank on the board there are three more that can beat you. For example, if the dealer has the jack of hearts, diamonds, or spades he will pair up and beat you. So, 5×3=15 cards will give the dealer a hidden pair. Also, all four queens and aces will beat you. So, 15+8=23 cards will beat you. You need to have less than 21 outs to stay in, so fold.

[MsK_Koko]

According to the Ultimate Texas Hold’em tables in South Florida at the Seminole Casinos, the 5 community cards are dealt first, then the dealers two whole cards followed by each individual players 2 while cards. So as far as I see it your casino clip example was dealt wrong. Your dealer placed the 5 community cards and gave the player their 2 whole cards before the dealers 2 while cards and where I play this is incorrect and who know’s where else they don’t deal your example way.

[garethv]

Excellent video. The wizard always tells the truth. It's up to you what you do with it. I tell people about wizard of odds they never listen.

The house edge is not too bad but doesn't seem worth the effort.
Blackjack is far better and I find three card poker more fun.

[TheJackpotGents]

Aren't all businesses addicted to money? That's why they are in business!

[collaberatorzseanhuang]

Interesting. And the casino floors really do need more game varieties. But the high house-advantages are such a put-off. Why can't we have more games with fair house-advantages like craps or bj.