Game Flow
Step 1: Place Bets
- • Ante: Required bet (must place to play)
- • Pair Plus: Optional side bet
- • Both bets are independent
Step 2: Get Cards
- • You get 3 cards face up
- • Dealer gets 3 cards face down
- • Evaluate your hand strength
Step 3: Decision
- • Play: Match your ante bet
- • Fold: Forfeit ante bet
- • Decision based on hand strength
Step 4: Showdown
- • Dealer reveals their cards
- • Check if dealer qualifies
- • Compare hands and determine winner
Dealer Qualification
Key Rule: The dealer must have Queen high or better to qualify.
If dealer qualifies: Normal hand comparison
If dealer doesn't qualify: Ante bet wins, Play bet pushes
Betting Examples
Conservative Player
- Ante: $10
- Pair Plus: $0
- Total Risk: $10-20
- Lower variance, steady play
Balanced Player
- Ante: $15
- Pair Plus: $5
- Total Risk: $20-35
- Mix of safety and excitement
Action Player
- Ante: $10
- Pair Plus: $15
- Total Risk: $25-40
- Higher variance, big payouts