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Progressive whist

A casino card game derived from whist, where each player tries to win more tricks than the dealer rather than competing against other players.

House edge
1.872%1
Risk element
1.177%1
Also called
Three-card whist1

Key points

  • Each player plays against the dealer, not against other players.1
  • The game is a simplified form of bridge/whist without bidding or random partners.1
  • It spread in UK casinos during 2017–2018.1

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Sources

  1. Whist de três cartas br.wizardofodds.com Provides the definition, house edge, risk element, alternative name, and historical context for progressive whist.

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