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Message: [QUOTE="VictorOd, post: 7197843, member: 207207"] After a popular thread about video poker I decided to discover and break down some other poker related casino games. [B]Objective[/B] is to beat the dealer's three-card hand. [B]Gameplay:[/B] [LIST=1] [*][B]Place Bets:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Ante:[/B] A mandatory bet to play the hand. [*][B]Pair Plus (Optional):[/B] A side bet that pays out if your hand has a pair or better, regardless of the dealer's hand. [/LIST] [*][B]Deal:[/B] You and the dealer are each dealt three cards face down. [*][B]Decide:[/B] After looking at your hand, you can either: [LIST] [*][B]Fold:[/B] Forfeit your Ante and Pair Plus bets. [*][B]Play:[/B] Place an additional bet equal to your Ante. [/LIST] [*][B]Showdown:[/B] The dealer reveals their hand. [/LIST] [B]Dealer's Hand. [/B]The dealer must have a Queen-high or better to "qualify." [TABLE] [TR] [TH]Dealer's Hand[/TH] [TH]Your Action[/TH] [TH]Outcome[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Does not qualify[/B][/TD] [TD]You played[/TD] [TD]Your Ante is paid 1:1, your Play bet is returned.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Qualifies[/B][/TD] [TD]Your hand is better[/TD] [TD]Your Ante and Play bets are paid 1:1.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Qualifies[/B][/TD] [TD]Dealer's hand is better[/TD] [TD]You lose both your Ante and Play bets.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Qualifies[/B][/TD] [TD]Your hand ties[/TD] [TD]Your Ante and Play bets are returned.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [B]Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest). [/B]The rankings are different from standard poker. [TABLE] [TR] [TH]Rank[/TH] [TH]Example[/TH] [TH]Description[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Straight Flush[/B][/TD] [TD]7♠ 8♠ 9♠[/TD] [TD]Three consecutive cards of the same suit.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Three of a Kind[/B][/TD] [TD]4♦ 4♥ 4♣[/TD] [TD]Three cards of the same rank.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Straight[/B][/TD] [TD]J♣ Q♦ K♠[/TD] [TD]Three consecutive cards of different suits.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Flush[/B][/TD] [TD]3♦ 8♦ A♦[/TD] [TD]Three cards of the same suit, not in a sequence.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Pair[/B][/TD] [TD]9♥ 9♠ K♦[/TD] [TD]Two cards of the same rank.[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]High Card[/B][/TD] [TD]A♦ 8♣ 5♠[/TD] [TD]Three unmatched cards.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE] [TR] [TH]Your Hand[/TH] [TH]Payout (Pair Plus)[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Mini Royal (Suited AKQ)[/TD] [TD]100:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Straight Flush[/TD] [TD]40:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Three of a Kind[/TD] [TD]30:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Straight[/TD] [TD]6:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Flush[/TD] [TD]3:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Pair[/TD] [TD]1:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Less than a pair[/TD] [TD]Lose[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE] [TR] [TH]Your Hand[/TH] [TH]Payout (Ante Bonus)[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Straight Flush[/TD] [TD]5:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Three of a Kind[/TD] [TD]4:1[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Straight[/TD] [TD]1:1[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Apparently 3 Card Poker is a casino table game with a much higher house edge than video poker :rolleyes:. So lets say... the key to profitability is to minimize losses by sticking to a strict, simplified strategy. [B]1. The "Queen-6-4" Rule (Main Strategy)[/B] [LIST] [*]This is the single most important rule to follow. You should [B]fold any hand that is lower than Queen-6-4.[/B] [*][B]Example:[/B] If your hand is Queen-6-3, you should fold. If your hand is Queen-7-2, you should play. This strategy is statistically proven to minimize the house edge to its lowest possible point (around 3.37% on the Ante bet). [*][B]Why it Works:[/B] The dealer's hand must be Queen-high or better to "qualify." By playing any hand that is Queen-high or better, you maximize your chances of having a winning hand against a qualifying dealer, while folding the hands that are most likely to lose. [/LIST] [B]2. Avoid the Side Bets (Pairs Plus)[/B] [LIST] [*]The "Pairs Plus" bet is a popular side bet that pays out if your hand is a pair or better, regardless of what the dealer has. [*][B]Higher House Edge:[/B] While it offers bigger payouts for good hands, the Pairs Plus bet has a significantly higher house edge, often [B]over 7%[/B]. [*][B]Pro Tip:[/B] If you want to play profitably, stick to the main Ante and Play bets only. The side bets are designed for entertainment and are a long-term losing proposition. [/LIST] [B]3. Understand the Payouts[/B] [LIST] [*][B]Ante Bonus:[/B] Some casinos offer an "Ante Bonus" for strong hands (Straight, Three of a Kind, Straight Flush) even if the dealer does not qualify. Make sure you are aware of this bonus and the payouts associated with it. This is a good way to get an extra win without needing to beat the dealer's hand. [*][B]Dealer's Hand:[/B] Always remember that your "Play" bet only comes into effect if the dealer's hand qualifies (Queen-high or better). If the dealer does not qualify, you win even money on your Ante bet, and your Play bet is returned. [/LIST] By following these simple but strict strategies, you can improve your chances of walking away from the table a winner, or at least minimizing your losses over time. :cool: [I]Do you know this game? Internet says it's popular in some countries, including USA. Most likely you never played this game so am I. But it would be interesting to experience. How would you play a game and would you strictly follow the Q-6-4 rule? The hand rankings are different from standard poker. Why do you think three of a kind beats straight and straight is ranked higher than a flush in this game?[/I] [/QUOTE]

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