Hi-Lo is one of the most accessible card games that can be found at participating online casino sites. The rules are straightforward to understand and shouldn’t be an issue for new players to understand. Typically played with a shoe of six decks, the player places their bets and the dealer places down the first card to commence the round.

How to Play

When playing the basic version of hi-lo, the user can bet on whether the second card drawn will be higher or lower than the first card that is currently on display. Naturally, the probability of the outcome will vary based on the card that is shown.

As such, the payout for betting higher or lower will be adjusted automatically on the screen to reflect the difficulty of the current decision. For example, betting lower on 3 would be much more difficult and rewarding compared to higher.

Side Bets

There are other bets available, such as wagering for 2, 3, 4, or 5 to appear for a 2.89 payout, which is the same payout for betting on 6, 7, 8, or 9 and J, Q, K, A. Alternatively, betting on a heart or diamond and club or spade would receive a 1.92 payout.

Those are some of the simpler side bets that can be placed. However, anyone who wants to take on a greater level of risk can bet on a king or ace being drawn for a 5.78 payout. Meanwhile, just an ace would be worth 11.56. And the most difficult outcome is to bet on a snap (identical card) for 12.06.

Hi-Lo is most commonly available with a virtual dealer that uses a random number generator (RNG) to simulate the outcomes in a realistic manner. On some platforms, it might also be possible to find mobile and live versions of hi-lo.