The Ante bet – this is the same as in other casino Pokers and is the basic ‘cost’ of playing a hand.
The Pair Plus bet – this is a higher risk bet that the player will get at least a pair or higher.
Once a player’s made their bet(s), three cards are dealt face down to both the player and the dealer. They player can then assess their hand and choose to bet on or fold it depending on how they rate their chances of beating the dealer. If they choose to raise their bet (the minimum raise being the same amount they placed as their initial bet), the dealer’s hand is then revealed. The dealer’s hand must be at least Queen High (see below for hand rankings) to qualify for comparison with the player’s hand and, if it does qualify, the highest-ranking hand wins.
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If the dealer doesn’t qualify, a player’s ante bet wins and a pair plus bet is returned. |
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If the dealer qualifies and ties with the player, ante andpair plus bets are pushed back to the player. |
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If the dealer qualifies and is beaten, the player wins a payoff linked to the ranking of their winning hand and the type of bet or bets they chose to make. |
| Hand | Description |
| Straight Flush | Three cards in consecutive order from the same suit. |
| Three Of A Kind | Three cards showing the same number or picture. |
| Straight | Three cards in consecutive sequence in any combination of suits. Highest ranking Straight is A, K, Q and lowest 4,3,2. |
| Flush | Three cards of the same suit. |
| One Pair | One pair of cards showing the same number or picture. |
| Queen to Ace High | Three cards with no consecutive sequence, or matching suits featuring at least an Ace, King or Queen. |
| Jack High or less | Three cards with no consecutive sequence, or matching suits and none higher than a Jack. |
Typical Payoffs For a Winning Hand – Pair Plus Bet
| Hand | Payoff |
| Straight Flush | 40 to 1 |
| Three Of A Kind | 30 to 1 |
| Straight | 6 to 1 |
| Flush | 4 to 1 |
| One Pair | 1 to 1 |
Typical Payoffs For a Winning Hand – Ante Bet Bonus
| Hand | Payoff |
| Straight Flush | 5 to 1 |
| Three Of A Kind | 4 to 1 |
| Straight | 1 to 1 |