Description
Three Card Poker is a casino table game played against the dealer using a standard 52-card deck. Players aim to make the best three-card hand, with rankings similar to traditional poker but adjusted for three cards (e.g., straight beats flush).
Players place an ante bet and optionally a pair plus side bet. After receiving cards, they can either fold or place an additional play bet to compete with the dealer. The dealer qualifies with a Queen-high or better; otherwise, ante bets pay even money. Bonus payouts may apply for strong hands like straights or three-of-a-kind. It's a mix of strategy and luck.
Instructions
Objective
Form the best three-card poker hand and beat the dealer.
Setup
Use a standard 52-card deck.
Players place an Ante bet and optionally a Pair Plus side bet.
Gameplay
Each player and the dealer are dealt three cards.
Players review their cards and decide to either:
Fold (forfeit their Ante bet), or
Play by placing an additional bet equal to the Ante.
Dealer Qualification
The dealer must have at least a Queen-high to qualify.
If the dealer doesn’t qualify, Ante bets win even money, and Play bets push.
Hand Comparison
If the dealer qualifies, hands are compared:
Higher hand wins; both Ante and Play bets pay even money.
Ties result in a push.
Bonus Payouts
Bonus payouts may apply for strong hands (e.g., straight, three-of-a-kind).
The Pair Plus bet pays separately based on the player’s hand.
