{"id":7562,"date":"2022-08-30T12:22:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T12:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/\/blog\/?p=7562"},"modified":"2024-04-13T06:44:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T06:44:00","slug":"3-card-brag-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/30\/3-card-brag-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Card Brag Strategy & Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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3 card brag is one of the oldest card games<\/a> in existence, with numerous variations played across the globe. Its name derives from the fact that it is a game of chance that involves a high degree of bluffing to increase the possibility of success. Although it is easy to get started with, it is hard to master, which has contributed to its popularity. Below, we take you through some 3 card brag strategies and tips.<\/p>\n

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Basic Rules<\/h2>\n

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When the game begins, you must place the ante bet. Maximum and minimum ante bets are decided by the players before the game begins. If you are using an online casino<\/a>, this will be in the information at the start of the game. There are also options for side bets, discussed later in the guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Everyone then gets three cards which they must keep hidden from the rest of the table. Players can even play blind should they wish.\u00a0Betting begins with the player\u00a0to the left of the dealer, moving around the table.\u00a0At this point, players need to decide if they will stay in the game or fold and sacrifice their ante, which goes to the pot. When you decide to keep on playing, you must make a subsequent bet. You cannot bet less than the previous player.<\/p>\n

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If you have decided to bet, then you get to see the dealer’s cards. The dealer will only qualify to play if they have a queen or higher. If they don’t qualify, then you get your money back and the ante is laid 1-1. This also happens should you both have the same hand: betting continues until only two players are left in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Running Out Of Money<\/h2>\n

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In 3 card brag, most of a player’s bankroll is kept in their pocket. Should you not have enough money to bet but want to stay in the hand, you can cover the pot by\u00a0betting on everything you have. Put everything you have in it, then place your cards face down on\u00a0top. The game will continue with the other players with a new pot. When the game ends, the hand covering the pot gets compared to the winning hand and the old pot is won by the highest ranking hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Know Your Hand Values<\/h2>\n

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The first essential strategy in 3 card brag is to know your hands. These are different from poker<\/a>, so make sure you don\u2019t confuse them as they do have close similarities. For example, 3 card brag contains a flush but no royal flush.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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