Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a casino card game for one or more wagering players betting with or against the “house” or casino comprising three card stud poker in which the player(s) seek a high hand, ideally either, at least, a pair of 3s or better, and in increasing desirability, a flush, a straight, 3 of a kind, a straight flush or royal flush from one or more shuffled standard playing card deck(s) (52 playing cards per deck). The wagering aspect of the game involves each player placing two mandatory bets, one wager on the possibility of the three card deal to the player showing a pair of “Threes or Better” and one wager on whether the “Player” or the “House” will be dealt the ranked, superior 3 card stud poker hand. In addition, optional wagers may be placed by each player, all before any cards are dealt, on the possibility of a tie game, i.e.