Method and apparatus for playing a poker game

Abstract: In a poker game, where one or more players can play against the house, using a standard fifty-two card deck. Wherein players place their first bet after the cards have been dealt. All cards, twelve total, are dealt face-up exposing six 2-card hands. Players have the option of wagering on one set of cards out of six to use as their hand. Dealer discards the next card and places it into a designated area. This is done two more times, each time prior to revealing a community card. Three community cards are then dealt face-up. After which the dealer adds the fourth community card. Players have the option of placing a secondary wager, aka “Doubling Down”, on the determination that the fifth community card will benefit them to winning. Following, the three remaining discards are used in a bonus which gives all the players the option to wager on. (end of abstract)