Three 3Card Poker: Fast Hands, Simple Bets

Three card poker moves quickly because there is very little to decide. You receive three cards, then choose whether to fold or raise against the dealer, who needs queen high to qualify. The optimal rule is famously compact: raise with queen, six, four or better and fold everything weaker.

The pair plus side bet is separate, paying on your own hand regardless of the dealer, and its return varies by paytable more than most players realise. The beginner's guide covers the rules, this strategy article explains the raise threshold, and this game walkthrough shows a session in practice.