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繁體中文Three Card Poker Rules Explained
Three Card Poker is a fast casino card game played against the dealer with just three cards. This guide explains the rules. Payouts are shown in the game's paytable.
- You place an ante, look at three cards, then fold or make a play bet to challenge the dealer.
- Pair Plus is an optional side bet that pays if your three cards make at least a pair, regardless of the dealer's hand, with bigger payouts for stronger hands.
- Yes.
The objective
You aim to make a better three-card hand than the dealer. You are not playing against other players, only the dealer, which keeps the game simple and quick.
Ante and play
You place an ante, see your three cards, then choose to fold or make a play bet to continue.
Pair Plus
Pair Plus is an optional side bet that pays if your three cards make at least a pair, regardless of the dealer's hand. The stronger your hand, the bigger the payout shown in the paytable.
Three-card hand rankings
Because hands are only three cards, the rankings differ from standard poker: a straight beats a flush here. The dealer also usually needs a minimum hand to 'qualify'. See the table games guide for related games.
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FAQ
You place an ante, look at three cards, then fold or make a play bet to challenge the dealer. The better three-card hand wins.
Pair Plus is an optional side bet that pays if your three cards make at least a pair, regardless of the dealer's hand, with bigger payouts for stronger hands.
Yes. Because hands are only three cards, a straight is rarer than a flush, so a straight ranks higher in this game.
Last updated: 2026-06-15