The three times World Poker Champion was born in New York in 1953 and began playing poker before reaching his teens.

The young gambler started out playing gin and at age of 10 had won his first gin rummy tournament, while on holiday with his parents. By age of 14 little poker maestro had turned professional and dropped out of school.

In 1954 Stu Ungar entered record books by winning $10,000 in a gin rummy tournament without losing a single hand, a record which still stands in New York today.

The fast talking wiz kid has been compared, in poker terms, to sporting greats such as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. Stu Ungar had a real talent for playing poker but despite his successes in Texas holdem poker, he preferred playing gin.

1) Ante

Here one places a bet at start of game and it is mandatory. You place this bet before you see your cards.

2) Play (sometimes called Raise)

Here one places an amount equal to ante if you want to see dealer's cards. You will be able to see your cards before placing this bet. If you are not happy with your hand, you can fold at this stage and do not place any money on Play area.

3) Pair+

Here you place an optional bet in hope of you getting a pair or better three card poker hand. You can place any amount here and you must place this bet before you see cards you are dealt. If you do get a pair or better hand you get paid out an extra bonus amount.

The payout of winnings is determined if dealers hand “qualifies”. The term “qualifies” means if dealer's hand has a queen high or better hand.