THREE CARD POKER

There are three ways to bet "Three Card Poker" at the start of the game.

1. Bet the "Ante" to play against the dealer.

2. Bet the "Pair Plus" to play your hand value only.

3. Bet the "Ante" and "Pair Plus" to play both.

"Ante" and "Pair Plus" may be different amounts but they must be placed before the cards are dealt.

When playing "Ante" the players are playing against the dealer. Each player and the dealer receive three cards. Players can either fold their hand and forfeit the "Ante" or place a "Play" bet equal to their "Ante" bet. The dealer "plays" when he/she has Queen high or better. PAYOFFS: When the dealer does not "play" the "Play" bet is a standoff or push and the "Ante" wins even money. When the dealer "plays" and the player beats the dealer the "Play" and "Ante" bets both win even money. When the dealer "plays" and the player ties the dealer the "Play" and "Ante" both push. The "Ante Bonus" is always paid regardless of the dealers hand. ANTE PAYOFFS: Straight wins even money - Three of a kind wins 4 to 1 - Straight flush wins 5 to 1.

When playing the "Pair Plus" bet, the player is not playing against the dealer. The "Pair Plus" bonus is always paid regardless of the dealers hand. PAIR PLUS PAYOFFS: No pair loses - Any pair wins even money - Flush wins 4 to 1 - Straight wins 6 to 1 - Three of a kind wins 30 to 1 - Straight flush wins 40 to 1.

Rankings: Straight ranks higher than a Flush - Three of a kind ranks higher than a Straight. Ace is always high except when the hand is 3,2,Ace sequence. This is the lowest Straight and Straight Flush.

Rules: When a player has a winning "Pair Plus" bet and has bet the "Ante" bet then a "Play" bet must be placed to stay in the game.

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