The hand ranking in this game is different from standard Poker. The differences are as follows:
A Straight beats a Flush
Three of a kind beats a Straight
Three Card Poker is similar to the traditional version. You play with 52 cards, but with only three cards you can play two separate games in one, “Ante and Play” or “Pairs Plus”. Choosing from both or either at a time , your objective in this game is to beat the Dealer’s hand.
- “Ante” is a bet placed before any cards being dealt.
- “Pair Plus” is an optional bet, also made prior to your hand being dealt.
- The player wins, according to the payout table and regardless of a Dealer’s hand, if his/her hand shows a pair or better.
- “Ante Bonus” is paid on all Straights or better, regardless of the Dealer’s hand.
Let’s get it started!
Once you’ve placed your bet(s), the Dealer will deal each player three cards (one at a time), faced down in front of them. When all the cards have been dealt, you can have a look at them and then decide whether you want to play or fold.
If you feel you will beat the Dealer‘s hand then you can continue to play by placing another bet on “Play” that is equal to your first “Ante” bet. But if you don’t think you will win, or you don’t have a pair, you can fold and the Dealer will collect your “Ante” and/or “Pair Plus” bets.
When all the players have made a decision, placed a play bet or folded, the suspense is about to end and the Dealer will turn their cards face up. The best part of the game has arrived; it’s pay back time!
To qualify the Dealer must have a hand of at least Queen-high; otherwise all the Ante, Ante Bonus and Pair Plus bets are paid. If the Dealer’s hand is better than your hand, all your bets Ante and Play, will be collected.
However, “Ante Bonus” and “Pair Plus” bets will be paid at the odds listed in the following table.
If the Dealer qualifies and your hand beats theirs all your “Ante” and “Play” bets will be paid at even money. “Ante Bonus” and “Pair Plus” bets will be paid at the odds listed in the following table.
