Three card poker is one of the most popular casino games in Tanzania, and also one of the most straightforward casino games to learn. The game is played between the player and the dealer. Both the players and the dealer get three cards each, and the objective is to make the best poker hand with the least amount of money. Players can bet on their hand, the dealers' hand, or both.
The game begins with the player placing a bet, known as the ante. The player and dealer are then dealt three cards each. Players can check their cards, and depending on their hand, they can either fold and lose their ante, or place a wager equal to their ante and play on.
Once all players have made their decisions, the dealer shows their cards. If the dealer has at least Queen-high or better, they ‘qualify’, and the players’ hands are compared to the dealer’s hand. If the player has a better hand than the dealer, they win even money on their ante and the play bet.