Introduction

Three Card Poker is a popular game at casinos. Players make decisions based on their three-card hand and compare it with the Dealer’s hand. The game is simple, fast, and engaging, suitable for both beginners and experienced players.

Betting

• Ante: A mandatory bet to start the game, placed before the cards are dealt. Players wager that their hand will be stronger than the Dealer’s hand.
• Pair Plus: An optional side bet based on the player’s hand, independent of the Dealer’s hand. Players win if their hand contains at least a pair or higher.
• Play: After viewing their cards, if players wish to continue, they must place a Play bet equal to the Ante to compare hands with the Dealer.

Dealing

• Each player and the Dealer are dealt three face-down cards from a standard 52-card deck.
• Players can only view their own cards, not the Dealer’s or other players’ cards.
• After receiving their cards, players decide to either Fold (forfeit their Ante and any side bets) or Play (place an additional bet to compare hands with the Dealer).

Comparing Hands and Payouts

• Dealer’s Qualification: The Dealer needs at least Queen High (a hand with the highest card being a Queen or better) to qualify for comparison.
  • If the Dealer does not qualify:
    • The Ante bet is paid 1:1.
    • The Play bet is returned (push).
• When the Dealer Qualifies:
  • Hands are ranked from highest to lowest: Straight Flush > Three of a Kind > Straight > Flush > Pair > High Card.
  • If the player’s hand is stronger, both the Ante and Play bets win 1:1.
  • If the Dealer’s hand is stronger, the player loses both the Ante and Play bets.
  • If there is a tie, both bets are returned.
• Pair Plus: Paid according to the payout table, independent of the comparison with the Dealer’s hand. Wins if hand has a Pair or better, else will lose
• Ante Bonus: is a bonus payout, based on Player’s hand, Pay table and Ante amount

Payout Table