VulkanBet members get to play all kinds of card games and their variants too. You can play Three Card Poker online on our website, and we highly recommend doing so if you are new to this game. The three-card variant of poker has pretty simple rules, and it is one of the most popular variants since 1994 for this reason.
The variant you can find on this page is developed by Habanero, and it is based on the classic ruleset. Due to its modern codebase, it can run on any device and operating system. In order to play free Three Card Poker, you just need to click the “demo” button. To learn the rules and basic strategies of the game, keep reading.
Three Card Poker rules are simple enough: your goal is to create a valid poker hand (pair+) or beat the dealer’s hand (ante). To start playing:
By placing an ante bet, you are betting against the dealer’s hand. Simply put, your goal is to create a better hand than the dealer’s, according to the standard poker hand hierarchy. The dealer must have a Queen or better to qualify for the game. If he cannot qualify, your bet is returned to your balance. If he qualifies, both hands get compared, and the winner is decided. The payout table for the ante bet is:
Straight Flush |
Ante bet x 5 |
Three of a Kind |
Ante bet x 4 |
Straight |
Ante bet x 1 |
By placing a pair+ bet, you are simply trying to create a valid poker hand: this is not a bet against the dealer. The paytable below shows what hands you can create and what the Three Card poker odds and payouts are.
Bet Name |
Payout |
Odds |
Straight Flush |
40:1 |
0.22% |
Three of a Kind |
30:1 |
0.24% |
Straight |
6:1 |
3.26% |
Flush |
4:1 |
4.96% |
Pair |
1:1 |
16.94% |
The basic Three Card Poker strategy is simple enough: if you have Queen, 6, 4 or better, keep increasing your bet. This also applies if your high card is an Ace or a King (your other cards do not matter). And if your high card is a Jack (or lower), you should fold. However, each game is unique, and these are only general suggestions. You should decide what to do according to your hand.
VulkanBet casino is the right address to play online casino games, including card and table games. We offer the chance to play Three Card Poker for free or for real money. The demo play has the same rules and winning chances as the real money version. You can play it completely free of charge as long as you want and on any device: there are no restrictions at all.
You can also play Three Card Poker for real money anytime you want. Before doing that, make sure to check our current bonuses page. We offer regular promotions to our new and current members, and one of them can offer you a free bankroll (or boost your bankroll) to play this card game.
Three card poker is the best choice for beginners because of its simple rules. However, it will also be a good choice for veteran players due to high payouts: you can win as big as 40 times of your bet. In any case, we are sure that you will get an enjoyable experience and master your gambling skills. If you like the game, we recommend playing the “deluxe” variant too, also developed by Habanero. Try it today for free and see for yourself. We wish you good luck!