Quick Facts
| Type | 3-card poker (standard Trilux variant) |
| Also known as | Trilux Super 3 |
| Cards used | Player's first 2 cards + dealer's upcard |
| Top payout | Suited Royals (A-K-Q same suit) → 100:1 |
| House edge | 5.04% (6D) / 4.38% (8D) |
| Deck requirement | 6 or more decks |
| Verdict | Higher edge than 21+3; pick 3-Card Poker Bonus instead if available |
What it is
3-Card Poker Classic is the standard variant of the Trilux family. Like its enhanced sibling 3-Card Poker Bonus, it evaluates a poker hand made from your two cards and the dealer's upcard. The difference: lower top payouts (100:1 vs 200:1 for Suited Royals; 40:1 vs 50:1 for Straight Flush) and a correspondingly higher house edge.
Many casinos offer one or the other — not both. If a felt has Trilux branding, check whether the table pays the Bonus paytable or the Classic paytable before placing the bet.
Paytable
| Hand | Pays |
|---|---|
| Suited Royals (A-K-Q same suit) | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | 40:1 |
| Three of a Kind | 30:1 |
| Straight | 10:1 |
| Flush | 5:1 |
House edge
| Decks | House Edge |
|---|---|
| 6 decks | 5.04% |
| 8 decks | 4.38% |
Edges derived by exact combinatorial enumeration (Wizard of Odds does not publish this exact paytable); methodology follows Wizard of Odds.
Verdict
3-Card Poker Classic is fine if you like the mechanic but the table only offers this variant. At ~5.04% house edge at 6 decks (4.38% at 8), it is higher than 21+3 and most 3-card bets — one of the weaker options.
If you have a choice between Classic and Bonus, take the Bonus version every time. Same mechanic, lower edge, more memorable top tier. Otherwise, treat this as entertainment costing ~$5.04 per $100 wagered on average at 6 decks.
Practice in Blackjack Navigator
3-Card Poker Classic is unlocked with the one-time Pro upgrade in Blackjack Navigator. The app shows the exact paytable and live house edge under your selected rule set.
See also