Three Card Poker is a fun and fast-paced casino game that combines elements of poker and traditional table games. Here's a quick rundown on how to play:
### Objective
The aim is to have a better three-card hand than the dealer.
### How to Play
1. **Ante and Pair Plus Bets**: Players can place an Ante bet to play against the dealer, a Pair Plus bet to play against a payout table, or both.
2. **Dealing the Cards**: Each player and the dealer receive three cards.
3. **Player Decisions**: After looking at their cards, players who placed an Ante bet can choose to fold (forfeiting their Ante) or place a Play bet (equal to the Ante) to continue.
4. **Dealer's Hand**: The dealer reveals their hand. The dealer must have a Queen high or better to qualify.
5. **Comparing Hands**:
- If the dealer doesn't qualify, Ante bets win even money and Play bets push.
- If the dealer qualifies, hands are compared. If the player's hand is better, both Ante and Play bets win even money. If the dealer's hand is better, both bets lose.
6. **Pair Plus Payouts**: Pair Plus bets are paid based on the hand's value, regardless of the dealer's hand.
### Hand Rankings (from highest to lowest)
1. **Straight Flush**: Three cards in sequence of the same suit.
2. **Three of a Kind**: Three cards of the same rank.
3. **Straight**: Three cards in sequence of different suits.
4. **Flush**: Three cards of the same suit.
5. **Pair**: Two cards of the same rank.
6. **High Card**: If no other hand is made, the highest card plays.
### Payouts
- **Pair Plus** payouts vary by casino but often look like this:
- Straight Flush: 40 to 1
- Three of a Kind: 30 to 1
- Straight: 6 to 1
- Flush: 4 to 1
- Pair: 1 to 1
Enjoy the game and good luck! If you have any specific questions or need more details, feel free to ask.
