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How to play 3 card poker

With 4 ways to win, 3 Card Poker is becoming one of the most popular new table games. 3 Card Poker gives you the opportunity to play the Pair Plus, the Ante, or Both.

Play Pair Plus

Play pair plus

Bet the Pair Plus spot to bet your own hand. If your hand contains a pair or better, you win! It's just you and the cards.

PLAY ANTE

Bet on the Ante spot to play against the dealer's hand. It's just you and the dealer! If you bet on the Ante spot and like your hand, you must place a wager on the Play spot that is equal to the Ante. It's your 3 Card Poker hand against the dealer's 3 Card Poker hand - best hand wins!

PLAY BOTH

It's you and the cards for a pair or better and it's you and the dealer for the best 3 Card Poker hand. You must also make the Play wager or you will forfeit both the Ante and Pair Plus wagers.

Ante Bonus

If you make the Ante and Play wagers, you may win a bonus payout even if the dealer doesn't qualify, and even if the dealer's hand beats your hand.

Payout Schedule

hand type	pair plus pays
Straight Flush	40 to 1
Three-of-a-kind	30 to 1
Straight	6 to 1
Flush	3 to 1
Pair	3 to 1
Hand Type	Ante Bonus
Straight Flush	5 to 1
Three-of-a-kind	4 to 1
Straight	1 to 1