Rules

The game is played with a standard 52 card deck.

Table layout is similar to a Blackjack table except each player has three betting circles; marked 1,2, and $.

Players are not allowed to show or discuss their cards with others at the table.

Players must place three bets, one in each circle, of equal amounts ( A $5 Table therefore requires at least $15 to play each hand) 

Each player is dealt 3 cards.

Players unhappy with their 3 cards may elect to take back the bet in circle number 1(leaving only 2 bets at risk).

The dealer draws one card for his "community hand" which all players use in combination with their own 3 card hand.

Players unhappy with their 3 cards plus the dealer's first card may take back the bet in circle 2 (leaving only 1 bet at risk).

The dealer draws his second "community card".

There are three circles in front of each player on the table. The circles are marked with the numbers 1. 2 and $. To start the game a player places three equal bets in each circle. The Shuffle Master machine deals out cards three at a time. The dealer places the three-card hand in front of each player. After each player receives his cards the dealer discards one card leaving two cards face down in front of the dealer. The machine counts out the remaining cards into the discard tray. When this is finished the players are allowed to look at their three-card hand. At this point you have the option to take back your bet in circle number one or Let It Ride. To take back you bet you scrape your cards on the table toward you or make a brushing motion with your hand.

After all the players have made their decisions the dealer will turn up first of the two community cards which is in front of the dealer. This card is used as the forth card for all the player's hands. You now have the option of taking down your second bet or letting it ride. You may take down the second bet even if you let the first bet ride but you can not take down or put the first bet back up.

After all the players make their decision about the second bet, the dealer will turn up the second community card. This card completes the five-card hand for every player. At this point the dealer will pay all the winning bets according to the pay table.

The House Edge for the basic game is approx. 3.5% when you play the correct strategy. You must know which hands you should take down and when to "Let It Ride".