How to Play 3 Card Brag
To start with, brag is an ancient game, which, as many researchers suppose, was the origin of poker in its numerous variations. The classic deck of fifty two cards with no jokers is used here and all cards are shuffled before each deal necessarily.
The aim of the game is to get a payoff by one or two bets. To win by the main bet, you need to beat the croupier’s hand. Win by Pair Bonus bet, which is optional, is charged when the customer makes one of the combinations provided by the rules (please read about it below in the appropriate paragraph of the article).
It is possible to place bets on one hand only. The main bet can vary from 0.05 to 3000 credits (by the example of Europa Casino).
Here we suggest you to discuss main stages of the gameplay, so you can understand all features of the game.
The theoretical payback index of «3 Card Brag» game by Ante is 98% (if you are playing by the optimal strategy).
GameplayFirst you need to select an amount of the bet and click at the button which begins the round. Then the virtual croupier deals three cards to you and three to himself. You can only see your combination, because dealer’s cards are lying face-down.
You need to weight your hand and fold losing ante to keep playing placing an additional bet (Play) on the appropriate field. It is equal to two Ante.
In the second case the dealer reveals his cards and check for the minimal draw. It is one queen. If he has no draw, he pays ante 1:1 and returns the second bet.
However if the dealer has the minimal combination, he compares it with your cards. If the croupier’s hand is higher, you lose both bets. In case of your victory, Ante is paid 1:1 and bet - by the index depending on combination. They are listed in ascending order below:
- Straight or under – 1:1;
- Straight Flush – 4:1;
- Three of a Kind – 5:1;
An ace, a deuce and a tris are the highest straight or straight flush here. Meanwhile, the highest combination is three cards of the same value. Herewith, the strongest one is 3-3-3.