Three Card Poker Texas Holdem has gained popularity not only because it’s fun, but because it’s also easy to learn. Three Card Poker is like getting two Las Vegas casino games in one. Not only can you play against the dealer, you can also win based on how good your cards are. Learning how to play Three Card Poker is simple. Here are the full rules of standard Three Card Poker: 1. Player makes an Ante and/or Pairplus bet 2. The dealer gives each player three cards and himself three cards.