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Simple card games with quick gameplay and elementary rules get more and more popular in the online casinos. One of them is three-card brag. Quite recently we have published a review of such model produced by Novomatic company at Casinoz, but in the following article we are going to talk about «3 Card Brag» developed by Playtech.

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This model is available in different online casinos powered by Playtech, but few of them allow testing it in a fun mode. For example, it is only possible to play by real bets in Europa Casino.
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How to Play 3 Card Brag (Playtech)

To start with, brag is an ancient game, which, as many researchers suppose, was the origin of poker in its numerous variations. The classic deck of fifty two cards with no jokers is used here and all cards are shuffled before each deal necessarily.
The aim of the game is to get a payoff by one or two bets. To win by the main bet, you need to beat the croupier’s hand. Win by Pair Bonus bet, which is optional, is charged when the customer makes one of the combinations provided by the rules (please read about it below in the appropriate paragraph of the article).
It is possible to place bets on one hand only. The main bet can vary from 0.05 to 3000 credits (by the example of Europa Casino).
Here we suggest you to discuss main stages of the gameplay, so you can understand all features of the game.
The theoretical payback index of «3 Card Brag» game by Ante is 98% (if you are playing by the optimal strategy).
Gameplay
First you need to select an amount of the bet and click at the button which begins the round. Then the virtual croupier deals three cards to you and three to himself. You can only see your combination, because dealer’s cards are lying face-down.
You need to weight your hand and fold losing ante to keep playing placing an additional bet (Play) on the appropriate field. It is equal to two Ante.
In the second case the dealer reveals his cards and check for the minimal draw. It is one queen. If he has no draw, he pays ante 1:1 and returns the second bet.
However if the dealer has the minimal combination, he compares it with your cards. If the croupier’s hand is higher, you lose both bets. In case of your victory, Ante is paid 1:1 and bet - by the index depending on combination. They are listed in ascending order below:
  • Straight or under – 1:1;
  • Straight Flush – 4:1;
  • Three of a Kind – 5:1;
An ace, a deuce and a tris are the highest straight or straight flush here. Meanwhile, the highest combination is three cards of the same value. Herewith, the strongest one is 3-3-3.

Bonus games

Pair Bonus bet is accepted together with ante only, but it is drawn independently of it. It is paid separately when the following combinations are made:
  • A pair – 1:1;
  • Flush – 4:1;
  • Straight – 6:1;
  • Straight Flush – 30:1;
  • Three of a Kind – 40:1.
Payback of this bet is 97,86% (according to the official information provided by the producer).

Jackpots

A progressive jackpot is not drawn here.

Interface

This game has a user-friendly interface and is available in several languages.
The main part of the screen is taken by the gaming field with the special markup, information by the basic rules and the pay table by the main and side bets.
To place bets, you need to pick chips of appropriate value and place them in the cells at the markup with help of the mouse.
The rules of the game are available in the special window when you hover the mouse at the table with the betting range. In the menu (a spanner) you can find the special informational section with detailed description of all features.
The user’s settings allow to adjust different parameters of the sound and screen. It is possible to play «3 Card Brag» both in downloadable and flash modes. You can choose the most suitable way.

Should You Play for Real Money in New Zealand?

«3 Card Brag» is definitely the game for the fans of unbeaten gambling entertainments. The rules are pretty simple, but you still need to play correctly to get the maximal results. The advantages of this novelty are its pleasant design, various settings, availability in the downloadable and flash modes, as well as the multi-language interface.
Please pay your attention on the fact that the bonus bet has almost the same payback index as Ante. Herewith, you don't need to follow any recommendations by the basic strategy.
We will prepare a special article with recommendations by «3 Card Brag» game later.
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