Three Card Poker

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:
1. Each player and the dealer are dealt three cards.
2. 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.