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Three Card Poker Ante/Play Reference
The standard Q-6-4 decision boundary for Ante/Play. Includes assumptions, worked examples, and links to the relevant methodology.
Scope: This threshold assumes the ordinary Ante/Play structure. Pair Plus and other side bets require their own pay table analysis.
| Player hand | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Q-6-4 or better | Raise 1× | Meets the standard optimal boundary |
| Worse than Q-6-4 | Fold | The additional Play wager has negative conditional value |
| Pair or better | Raise 1× | Always above the boundary |
Before you play
- Compare lexicographically: first the high card, then the second, then the third.
- Q-7-2 raises; Q-6-3 folds; Q-6-4 raises.
- Verify Ante Bonus and dealer-qualification rules separately.
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