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The Ante/Play bet carries a 3.37% house edge with optimal strategy. The Pair Plus side bet has a 2.32% house edge on the standard pay table, but pay tables vary — always check before you sit down.
Place an Ante bet and receive three cards. You then decide to fold (lose your Ante) or make a Play bet equal to your Ante. The dealer needs Queen-high or better to qualify. If the dealer does not qualify, your Play bet pushes and the Ante pays even money.
The strategy is simple: play with Queen-6-4 or better, fold everything else. That is it. Do not overthink it — this one rule captures the entire optimal strategy for the Ante/Play bet.
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