INTRODUCTION TO THREE CARD POKER
The original Three card poker is a based on a 300 year old UK card game called “brag”.
How to play
For Ante & Play game play, the following scenario unfolds:
Firstly, you, the player, places an “ante” before any cards are dealt to you. Once you have seen the cards you can decide to raise or fold. If you decide to play the dealer will match your ante bet and the game will begin.
There are now 3 scenarios that could happen:
- The dealer will not qualify to play, they must have a Queen high or better to qualify. If this occurs you are paid the ante bet and the play bet is returned to you.
- The dealer qualifies to play but your hand is better and you are paid on both the ante and your play at even money.
- Or lastly, the dealer gets a better hand and the player loses both bets.
There are also 3 card poker games that have a bonus area such as pairs plus which allows you to play another game while playing this game. The results of the bonus games are usually paid out like this:
- Straight flush - 40:1
- Three of a kind - 30:1
- Straight - 6:1
- Flush - 4:1
- Pair - 1:1
Bonus games are only an option and you do not have to play the bonus to play the original game.
Three Card Poker is a game comprised of two mini games: The Ante/Play game and the Pairs Plus game. Both of these games have different odds and therefore both should be played differently. Both are very easy to learn but add that extra little something to the game.
For the Ante/Play game, the most important strategy any player should learn is to fold if your hand is lower than Queen, 6, 4. If you have a higher hand, then you can go for it and play! To determine if your hand is higher or lower than Queen, 6, 4, first, compare your highest card. If it’s lower than a Queen you should fold. If it’s a Queen or higher, move onto your second highest card. If that is lower than a 6 fold and if it’s higher, move onto your third card and continue ranking.
For the Pairs Plus game always keep in mind that pairs only come up about 25% of the time. Strategy when playing on the Pairs Plus game is even simpler than the Ante/Play strategy – only bet on it about 25% of the time or when you feel a little lucky!
There is also a strategy that combines both games where you can bet unequal amounts on both games. For example bet one unit on the Pairs Plus game and two on the Ante/Play. Playing like this actually can increase your odds of winning. And if your gut is telling you you could be up for a pair then place equal bets or even place a higher bet on the pairs game.
And remember, before playing any of these strategies read up on the rules, hand rankings and odds of the game. Knowing your poker hands is important because they are not always ranked the same depending on the game you play.
THREE CARD POKER
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Play this game at the following casinos: |
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