Lucky89 Border Casino
The history, rules, and regulations of this exciting casino classic.
The History of Tai Xiu
From humble beginnings to a global casino favorite
Said to have been created around 200–300 A.D., Fan-Tan wasn’t named as such until the mid-1800s—“Fan” meaning “turn over” and “Tan” meaning “spread out.” It can be played with beads, coins, buttons, or similar items, and has also been called yanqian (“covering coins”), tanxi, tanqian, and yiqian.
Fan-Tan originated in China and spread across the nation by the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). As Chinese from Canton migrated worldwide in the 1800s, they brought Fan-Tan along, which explains its enduring popularity in casinos globally. San Francisco’s Chinatown became home to dozens of Fan-Tan houses, and it was even described as the “ruling passion” among bettors in Jacob Riis’ 1890 book, How the Other Half Lives. One famous location is Canada’s Fan-Tan Alley, which became extremely popular in the 1940s.
In 2002, eight years after its creation, the UK amended gambling regulations, opening casino tables to 3 Card Poker. With Shuffle Master’s promotions and the new name 3 Card Poker, it quickly gained explosive popularity and became a casino staple worldwide.
Tai Xiu Rules
3 Card Poker is one of the most popular table games of all time because it’s easy to learn and play. It is a house-banked game played with a standard deck of 52 cards, with no jokers or wild cards.
Betting
- 1. Bet
- 2. Bonus Bet (Optional)
Payout
- 1 to 1 on ranking player higher than banker card
- 2 to 1 (Half payment) if player wins against banker card with “J” and “Q” combination
Hand & Payout
| Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Straight Flush | 1 pays 40 |
| 3 of a Kind | 1 pays 25 |
| Straight | 1 pays 6 |
| Flush | 1 pays 4 |
| Pair | 1 pays 1 |
Game Rules and Regulations
- Dealer distributes 3 cards to every player hand; the highest-ranking hand determines the winner.
- The hand rankings are: Straight Flush, Three of a Kind, Straight, Flush, Pair.
- If no combination is made, compare the single card ranking: Ace (A) is highest, 2 is lowest.
Classic Gameplay
Enjoy 3 Card Poker’s gameplay with modern, high-stakes excitement at our casino tables.
Jackpot Prizes
Take your shot at massive wins with our exclusive Progressive Jackpot side bet system.
VIP Experience
Play in style with exclusive tables, professional dealers, and a premium gaming environment.