Three Card Poker is a variation of poker just like Double Down Stud and Let It Ride. With the exception of two pair, this game uses the traditional poker rankings with a couple of exceptions. You only need three consecutive cards to make a straight and only three of one suit to make a flush. In this game a straight is higher than a flush. The payoffs are determined by the pay schedule printed on the table layout.

THE BASICS

Pair Plus

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

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, then 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; It's you and the dealer for the best 3 card poker hand. You must also make the Play wager or you will forfeit 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 (with a Queen or better) and even if the dealer's hand beats your hand.

Progressive Payouts
The optional $1 progressive bet wins if you have a Straight or better.  See paytable for odds.  If you receive an Ace-King-Queen of spades, you win 100% of the progressive jackpot.

Envy Bonuses
The top two hands trigger Envy Bonuses.  You win if any other player gets AKQ suited or AKQ of spades.  You can win multiple Envy Bonuses in a round, but you cannot receive Envy Bonuses for your own hand or the dealer's hand.