How to play Poker Flips: WPT Global's Cowboy vs. Bull betting game
Poker Flips is a betting side game inside WPT Global, not a poker table. Each round the system deals two Texas Hold’em hands, one to the Cowboy and one to the Bull. You bet on which side wins and what hand types appear, and winning bets pay out at their odds. You make no poker decisions; the result depends entirely on the deal.
Open it with the Poker Flips button in the lobby.
Gold Coins: how the money works
Section titled “Gold Coins: how the money works”Poker Flips uses its own currency, Gold Coins:
- When you open Poker Flips, your entire WPT Global balance converts to Gold Coins.
Daily exchange rate: $1 = Xon screen shows that day’s rate.- Close your Poker Flips table before going back to the poker tables or the Casino. The app’s welcome screen specifically reminds you of this.
How a round works
Section titled “How a round works”The rules page splits each round into three stages:
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
Betting | The Cowboy and the Bull each get two face-down cards, and you place bets in the betting area |
Showdown | Betting closes, the community cards and both hands are revealed, and the higher hand wins |
Payback | Winning bets are paid at their respective odds |
Hands are compared using standard Texas Hold’em rules with a 52-card deck. See the hand rankings chart.
What you can bet on
Section titled “What you can bet on”The betting area has three main categories, and you can bet on several at once:
1. Who wins (Cowboy / Bull wins, Tie)
Bet on the Cowboy winning, the Bull winning, or a tie.
2. Winning hand type (Winning Hands)
Bet on which type of hand the winner ends up with, in five groups:
| Group | Hand types |
|---|---|
| a | High card, one pair |
| b | Two pair |
| c | Three of a kind, straight, flush |
| d | Full house |
| e | Four of a kind, straight flush, royal flush |
3. Either side’s hole cards (Anyone's Holdcards)
Bet on the combination of the Cowboy’s or the Bull’s two hole cards:
| Group | Hole cards |
|---|---|
| a | Suited, Connector, Suited Connector |
| b | A pair |
| c | A pair of aces |
Both sides’ hole cards count; if both sides hold the same combination, it counts only once.
Each bet has different odds: the rarer the outcome, the higher the payout. Check the game screen for the actual numbers. The rules page also lists a maximum payout per bet (it varies by odds tier); tap How to Play? to check before you bet.
Tables and leaderboard
Section titled “Tables and leaderboard”- Tables are split into
Low-end Tables,Mid-level TablesandHigh-level Tables, which differ by minimum bet (Lowest Bet). - Poker Flips has its own leaderboard where you can compare yourself with Poker Flips players worldwide.
- The rules page includes a
Jackpotsection; an extra prize triggers when its conditions are met.
Think before you play
Section titled “Think before you play”Poker Flips is a game of chance. Over the long run the odds always favor the house, unlike poker tables where skill can beat other players. Treat it as entertainment, set a spending limit, and don’t chase losses with your poker bankroll.
Is Poker Flips a poker table?
No. Poker Flips is a betting game. You don't get hole cards or make any betting decisions; you just bet on whether the Cowboy's or the Bull's hand wins and what hand types appear. The outcome is decided by the deal, not by poker skill.
What are Gold Coins?
The currency used only in Poker Flips. When you open Poker Flips, your entire WPT Global balance converts to Gold Coins. The Daily exchange rate on screen shows how many Gold Coins $1 buys that day.
Can I play poker while Poker Flips is open?
Close Poker Flips first. Because your whole balance is converted to Gold Coins while it's open, the app reminds you to close your Poker Flips table before going to the poker tables or the Casino.
Why do I see "Poker Flips is not available for your user"?
It means your account can't use Poker Flips right now. Contact support to find out why.