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At Gala of Games, we make sure everyone feels welcome at the table – whether you’re a card-sharp regular or have never played in your life. Find below how to play Three Card Poker.

Three Card Poker basics:

1. Place your bets:

   At the start of each round, you can place one or more of the following bets:

   Ante Bet
   This is the main bet and is required to play against the dealer.

   Pair Plus Bet (biggest 'paying' side bet)
   You’re betting only on the strength of your three-card hand – not against the dealer.

   Prime

   Bet that all three cards of your cards are all red or all black

2. Deal the cards:

   The croupier (usually Mrs Butler herself!) deals:

   • Three cards face down to each player

   • Three cards face down to the dealer

   Take a moment to look at your hand.

3. Decide: Play or Fold?

   If you placed an Ante bet, you now choose:

   Play – place a Play bet equal to your Ante to challenge the dealer.
   Fold – give up your Ante and sit out this round.

   A good rule of thumb:
   ➡️ Play with Queen-6-4 or better

   To Qualify the Dealer must have Queen or better
   ➡️ Fold with anything weaker.

4. Payouts & Winning Hands

   Hands are ranked as follows (highest to lowest):

   • Straight Flush

   • Three of a Kind

   • Straight

   • Flush

   • Pair

   • High Card

5. And repeat!

   Cards are collected, bets are placed again, and a new round begins. Let the fun continue!

Tips & Terms:

• Bets must be placed before the cards are dealt.

• This is a fast, simple game – perfect for beginners.

• Trust your instincts… or stick to the Queen-6-4 rule!

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