How to Play Three Card Poker

Three card poker is an exciting variation to Poker in which each Player and the Dealer receive three cards. Learn how to play three card poker with this quick guide.

Ranks of Hands (Highest to Lowest)

When comparing two hands of identical rank, the hand that contains the highest-ranking card shall be considered the highest-ranking hand. If the hands are identical after this application, the hand shall be considered a draw.

Wagers

Before the first hand is dealt, a Player may compete solely against the Dealer by placing an Ante Wager in an amount within the minimum and maximum wagers posted at the table and then placing a Play Wager in an equal amount.

A Player may also compete against a posted payout table by placing a Pair Plus Wager, which may be in any amount within the minimum and maximum wagers posted at the table.

A Player may compete against both the Dealer and the posted payout table by placing both an Ante and Pair Plus Wager. All bets must be made prior to the dealer announcing, “no more bets.”
Six Card Bonus wager This wager combines a Player’s three-card hand with the Dealer’s three card hand to make the Player’s best five-card poker hand. Players win with a three-of-a-kind or better. The Player is eligible to win this wager even if he folds his Ante/Play wager. If the five-card-poker hand contains a Three-of-a-Kind or better, this Bet wins.

How to Play

To play against the Dealer, a Player must make an Ante wager. After viewing their three cards, Players have the option to either place a Play Wager equal to the Ante Wager or forfeit their Ante and if applicable, their Pair Plus wager. The Dealer must have Queen High or better to play. If the Dealer’s hand does not contain a Queen High or better, the Player’s Ante Wager wins 1 to 1, and their Play Wager is returned. If the Dealer’s hand does contain a Queen High or better and the Player’s hand beats the Dealer’s hand, the Play Wager is paid 1 to 1 and the Ante Wager is paid 1 to 1. In the event of a Tie, then it is a Push and the wagers are returned.

The Six card Bonus side wager is eligible to play providing an Ante wager and Pair Plus wager is made. A player is eligible to win the Six card bonus even if the hand is folded.

Six Card Bonus Pay Table:

*Pays Highest Hand Only

The Pair Plus Wager allows Players to bet the ranked value of the hand against the posted payout and is not in competition against the Dealer’s hand.

Pair Plus Pay Table:

*Pays Highest Hand Only

A Player placing an Ante Wager and a Play Wager shall be paid an Ante Bonus if the Player’s hand consists of the following:

Ante Bonus Pay Table:

*Pays Highest Hand Only

If the Player makes an Ante Wager and a Pair Plus Wager but fails to make a Play Wager, the Player shall forfeit both the Ante Wager and the Pair Plus Wager.

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Progressive

The Progressive side bet is based on the patron’s 3 cards and the 2 community cards to make a 5-card poker hand. The Progressive wins if the patron has a 3 of a Kind or higher. A patron is eligible to bet the Progressive providing an Ante and Pair Plus wager is made.

*Only highest qualified hand will get paid per patron
*Original wager is NOT Returned
*A folded player hand is not eligible for a progressive payouts