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Three Card Poker Mastery: Three Card Poker Basics

What is Three Card Poker?

Three Card Poker is a fast-paced casino table game where you play against the dealer using only 3 cards. Unlike traditional poker, you don't play against other players, and there's no bluffing or complex betting rounds.

Key Feature: Two ways to win - beat the dealer's hand AND win bonus payouts for premium hands with the Pair Plus bet.

Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest)

1. Straight Flush

Three cards in sequence, all the same suit (e.g., 4♥ 5♥ 6♥)

2. Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank (e.g., K♠ K♥ K♦)

3. Straight

Three cards in sequence (e.g., J♠ Q♥ K♦)

4. Flush

Three cards of the same suit (e.g., A♠ 7♠ 3♠)

5. Pair

Two cards of the same rank (e.g., 9♥ 9♠ K♦)

6. High Card

When no other hand is made (e.g., A♠ J♥ 8♦)

Special Straight Rules

Important: In Three Card Poker, Ace can be high or low in straights:

  • High: Queen-King-Ace (Q-K-A)
  • Low: Ace-Two-Three (A-2-3)
  • Not allowed: King-Ace-Two (K-A-2) - wrapping around