Everyone wants to win big at a casino. Even people who tell you that they’re going just for the fun of it really hope to win big. Three card poker is a fun game if you’re looking for a big win because you’ll win or at least break even quite frequently, so your money will last for quite a while giving you a lot of time to chase the elusive straight flush jackpot on the pairs plus bet.

If you’re looking to win big at three card poker, the pairs plus bet is the only way to do it. The ante bonus on the regular play is nice, but it’s a far cry from a real jackpot.

If you’re at a land-based casino and you hit even a medium win on the pairs plus bet, there are a few things that you should do right away. First, you should tip the dealer. Tipping the dealer is considered both polite and good luck. Players who tip the dealer when they win also tend to be better liked both by the dealer and by other players. Don’t be overly showy, and don’t tip too much. One dollar of a ten dollar win is plenty, especially if it’s your first win of the session.

Second, you should check how much money you have. If you’re up even a little bit from when you came in, set some of your chips aside and designate them as your winnings for the day. Do this several times throughout the day and even a day without a single big win can be profitable. If you hit the jackpot with a straight flush, then be sure to set aside some of your winnings even if you want to go on playing.

Since the strategy for three card poker is pretty basic, there isn’t a lot you can do to win more often or to have better wins. If you’re playing online, be sure that you’re playing at an online casino with a fair payout table. Playing with better odds will of course increase your chance to win at 3 card poker.

If you’re playing at a land-based casino, the odds will be slightly worse, but the house edge is still fairly small so you still have a good chance at winning. Some land-based casinos that offer worse odds try to make up with it by adding a progressive bet or by raising the jackpot on the straight flush, so this can even work in your favor.

One thing to bear in mind is that three card poker is not a game that lends itself to betting systems. Wins are often not double the stakes, players aren’t expected to win half of their hands, and tables tend to have tight limits. If you want to win big at three card poker, you’ll need to play a medium bet a lot of times to give yourself a chance at hitting a straight flush and the jackpot that goes with it.
Like with all casino games, it’s not easy to win at 3 card poker. But if Lady Luck is on your side, then you’ll have as good a chance as anyone.

Good luck at the tables!