Dec 29 2008
3-5-7 Poker: The Basics
3-5-7 is another carnival game based on poker which is growing in popularity at casinos. It is really a very simple game, and, honestly, not my game of choice. There is not a lot of strategy or play involved, in fact, it is really just betting, and once the bets are down, there is one option the player has.
The game starts with the players betting on either the 3 and 5 card hands only, or the 3, 5, and 7 card hands. The bets do not have to be equal, follow any ratio, etc. They all must simply comply with the table limits. The dealer then deals each player 3 cards and they are paid according to the value of the three card poker hands formed. The dealer then deals two more cards, and pays each player according to the value of the five card hands formed. Finally, the dealer deals two more cards to the players who bet the 7 card hand and pays according to the value of the seven card poker hands.
The only “play” a player can make is to surrender their 7 card bet after the three card hand. That is, they can keep half of their bet and give the other half to the dealer. Other than this, it is pretty much a “sit and wait” kind of game. I won’t go into the details of payouts here, since that can be found on the table. Perhaps later I’ll post the payouts and odds, but for now, you know all you need to sit down and enjoy this game.
3-5-7 sounds like a game I could understand. I’ve never been a poker player because I didn’t understand the game.
Marilynne
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Marilynne,
3-5-7, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, etc. are great games for beginner poker players. They let you get used to the hand rankings (which are listed right on the felt, although in some games they are a little different than real poker). Or go online and play some poker. It’s a hard game to be really good at, but with a little practice, it’s an easy game to learn to play just for fun. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Zach