Game Guide | TABLE
"Fastest poker variant. House edge 3.37%."
Three Card Poker is a fast poker variant where players compete against the dealer's three-card hand. Place an ante; receive three cards; choose to play (additional bet = ante) or fold. The dealer reveals; the higher three-card hand wins. Pair-or-better bonuses on the ante apply. Optional Pair Plus side bet pays for any pair or better in the player's three cards. Ante-play house edge 3.37%; Pair Plus 7.28% (avoid).
RTP
96.63%
96.63% (ante-play)
Max win
100:1
100:1 (mini royal flush + ante bonus)
Volatility
Low-medium
Low-medium
Min bet (SA)
R5.00
R5.00
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| RTP | 96.63% (ante-play) |
|---|---|
| House edge | 3.37% (ante-play) |
| Volatility | Low-medium |
| Min bet at SA operators | R5.00 |
| Max bet | R5,000 |
| Providers | Evolution, NetEnt |
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Three Card Poker has a published return-to-player of 96.63% (ante-play). The corresponding house edge is 3.37% (ante-play). Documented by Evolution, NetEnt.
Use an SA bookmaker-licensed operator and verify the live casino lobby before depositing. Our route picks for this game type: TopBet, 10bet, ZAR Bets, Playabets.
Optimal strategy: play with Queen-6-4 or higher; fold below.
Three Card Poker runs through certified random number generators at SA-licensed operators. Live-dealer versions are streamed from physical tables in licensed studios.
