Objective of the game:
The objective of three-card poker is to assemble a better three-card poker combination than the dealer. You also have the option to place an additional bet on whether you will have a specific combination, regardless of the dealer's hand.
Gameplay:
Placing bets: Before the game begins, you place a mandatory Ante bet by placing chips in the appropriate field on the game table. You can also place an additional Pair Plus bet if you wish (see below).
Dealing the cards: The dealer deals three cards face down to each player and himself.
Making a decision: After looking at your cards, you have two options:
Fold: If your hand is weak, you can fold your cards. In this case, you lose your Ante bet and Pair Plus bet (if you made one).
Play: If you think your hand is strong enough to compete with the dealer's hand, you make an additional Play bet equal to your Ante bet. You place this bet in the “Bet” field.
Revealing the cards: After all players have made their decisions, the dealer reveals his three cards.
Dealer Qualification: In order for the dealer's hand to be eligible for comparison, it must “qualify.” The dealer's hand qualifies if he has a queen or higher (Q or better). If the dealer does not have a qualifying hand (for example, he has a J or lower), then:
The Ante bet is paid to you at a ratio of 1 to 1.
The Bet bet is returned to you (push).
Payouts on the Pair Plus bet (if made) are made according to the payout table, regardless of the dealer's hand.
Hand comparison (if the dealer qualifies): If the dealer's hand qualifies, your hand is compared to the dealer's hand using standard poker combinations for three cards (from strongest to weakest):
Straight flush (three cards of the same suit in sequence, e.g., 7-8-9 of hearts)
Three of a kind (three cards of the same rank, e.g., three queens)
Straight (three cards in sequence of different suits, e.g., 4 spades - 5 hearts - 6 diamonds)
Flush (three cards of the same suit not in sequence, e.g., K-9-5 clubs)
Pair (two cards of the same rank, e.g., two sevens)
High card (if none of the above combinations are present, the highest card is compared, then the second highest, then the third highest).
Determining wins/losses:
If your hand is higher than the dealer's hand, you win. Your Ante and Bet bets are paid out at a ratio of 1 to 1. Additionally, a bonus payout may be made on the Ante bet for strong combinations (see the Ante Bonus payout table). The Pair Plus bet (if made) is paid according to the payout table.
If the dealer's hand is higher than your hand, you lose both bets (Ante and Bet). The Pair Plus bet (if made) is paid according to the payout table.
If you and the dealer have combinations of equal value, the highest card is compared. If the hands are equal, a tie (push) is declared, and your Ante and Bet bets are returned. The Pair Plus bet (if made) is paid according to the payout table.
Pair Plus bet:
This is an additional bet that you can make before the cards are dealt. You win this bet if your three cards form a Pair or higher, regardless of the dealer's hand. The payout is made according to the Pair Plus payout table. You can make a Pair Plus bet even if you do not make an Ante bet.
Payout Tables:
Ante Bonus Payout Table:
This payout is in addition to your Ante and Bet winnings if you have one of the following combinations, regardless of the dealer's hand:
Combination Ante Payout (in addition to 1:1 for Ante and Play)
Straight Flush 5 to 1
Three of a Kind 4 to 1
Straight 1 to 1
Note: The Ante Bonus is paid regardless of the dealer's hand, even if you lost the comparison with the dealer but had a strong combination.
Pair Plus Payout Table:
This payout is made if you have placed a Pair Plus bet and your hand matches one of the following combinations, regardless of the dealer's hand:
Combination Pair Plus Payout
Straight Flush 40 to 1
Three of a Kind 30 to 1
Straight 6 to 1
Flush 3 to 1
Pair 1 to 1
Good luck! It is always helpful to check the specific rules and payout tables with the staff.