diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
index 46077f3..428ffed 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
@@ -103,11 +103,11 @@ struct CardsDisplayArea: View {
         let percentage: CGFloat = isLandscape ? 0.175 : height < 700 ? 0.14 : 0.18
         let cardWidth = height * percentage
         
-        // CompactHandView: cardWidth = containerWidth / divisor
-        let overlapRatio: CGFloat = -0.45
+        // CompactHandView uses: cardWidth = (containerWidth - 2 * spacing) / 3
+        // So: containerWidth = 3 * cardWidth + 2 * spacing
+        let spacing = Design.Spacing.medium
         let maxCards: CGFloat = 3
-        let divisor = 1 + (maxCards - 1) * (1 + overlapRatio)
-        return cardWidth * divisor
+        return (cardWidth * maxCards) + (2 * spacing)
     }
     
     /// Current hand section width based on mode
diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
index 514a0d9..f4b632f 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
@@ -2,13 +2,13 @@
 //  CompactHandView.swift
 //  Baccarat
 //
-//  A compact view showing cards in a horizontal row with overlap.
+//  A compact view showing cards in a horizontal row.
 //
 
 import SwiftUI
 import CasinoKit
 
-/// A compact hand view showing cards in a row with overlap.
+/// A compact hand view showing cards in a row.
 struct CompactHandView: View {
     let cards: [Card]
     let cardsFaceUp: [Bool]
@@ -34,17 +34,14 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
     
     // MARK: - Constants
     
-    /// Overlap ratio relative to card width (negative = overlap)
-    private let overlapRatio: CGFloat = -0.45
-    
     /// Maximum number of cards in baccarat hand
     private let maxCards: Int = 3
     
     /// Placeholder spacing when no cards
     private let placeholderSpacing: CGFloat = Design.Spacing.small
 
-    /// Spacing for interactive layout
-    private let spacedGap: CGFloat = Design.Spacing.medium
+    /// Spacing between cards
+    private let cardSpacing: CGFloat = Design.Spacing.medium
     
     // MARK: - Computed Properties
     
@@ -59,18 +56,12 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
     }
     
     /// Card width calculated from container width
-    /// Formula: containerWidth = cardWidth + (cardWidth + overlap) * 2
-    /// Where overlap = cardWidth * overlapRatio
+    /// Formula accounts for spacing between 3 cards
     private var cardWidth: CGFloat {
-        // Use a fixed overlap ratio for sizing to keep cards large
-        let baseOverlapRatio: CGFloat = -0.45
-        let divisor = 1 + CGFloat(maxCards - 1) * (1 + baseOverlapRatio)
-        return containerWidth / divisor
-    }
-    
-    /// Card overlap based on card width
-    private var cardOverlap: CGFloat {
-        cardWidth * overlapRatio
+        // containerWidth = 3 * cardWidth + 2 * spacing
+        // cardWidth = (containerWidth - 2 * spacing) / 3
+        let spacing = cardSpacing
+        return max(50, (containerWidth - 2 * spacing) / CGFloat(maxCards))
     }
     
     /// Card height based on aspect ratio
@@ -78,26 +69,9 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
         cardWidth * CasinoDesign.Size.cardAspectRatio
     }
 
-    /// Whether to use a spaced layout for interaction
-    private var useSpacedLayout: Bool {
-        revealStyle == .tap || revealStyle == .squeeze
-    }
-
     /// The effective spacing for the card stack
     private var effectiveSpacing: CGFloat {
-        if cards.isEmpty {
-            return placeholderSpacing
-        } else if useSpacedLayout {
-            return spacedGap
-        } else {
-            return cardOverlap
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Total width required for the spaced layout
-    private var totalSpacedWidth: CGFloat {
-        let count = CGFloat(max(cards.count, 2))
-        return (count * cardWidth) + ((count - 1) * effectiveSpacing)
+        cards.isEmpty ? placeholderSpacing : cardSpacing
     }
     
     // MARK: - Body
@@ -106,43 +80,34 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
         GeometryReader { geometry in
             let availableWidth = geometry.size.width
             
-            Group {
-                if useSpacedLayout {
-                    // Always use ScrollView in interactive modes for stable view hierarchy
-                    ScrollViewReader { proxy in
-                        ScrollView(.horizontal, showsIndicators: false) {
-                            cardsContent
-                                .padding(.horizontal, Design.Spacing.medium)
-                                .frame(minWidth: availableWidth, alignment: .center)
-                                .id("cards_container")
-                        }
-                        .scrollDisabled(cards.count < 3)
-                        .scrollClipDisabled(true) // Prevent clipping during deal animations
-                        .background(Color.clear)
-                        .onChange(of: cards.count) { _, newCount in
-                            // When 3rd card is dealt, wait for animation then scroll
-                            if newCount == 3 {
-                                let lastIndex = isBottom ? 4 : 5
-                                DispatchQueue.main.asyncAfter(deadline: .now() + 0.8) {
-                                    withAnimation(.spring(duration: 0.5)) {
-                                        proxy.scrollTo(lastIndex, anchor: .center)
-                                    }
-                                }
-                            }
-                        }
-                        .onChange(of: currentRevealIndex) { _, newIndex in
-                            // Scroll to the active card during interaction
-                            if newIndex >= 4 {
-                                withAnimation(.spring(duration: 0.5)) {
-                                    proxy.scrollTo(newIndex, anchor: .center)
-                                }
+            ScrollViewReader { proxy in
+                ScrollView(.horizontal, showsIndicators: false) {
+                    cardsContent
+                        .padding(.horizontal, Design.Spacing.medium)
+                        .frame(minWidth: availableWidth, alignment: .center)
+                        .id("cards_container")
+                }
+                .scrollDisabled(cards.count < 3)
+                .scrollClipDisabled(true) // Prevent clipping during deal animations
+                .background(Color.clear)
+                .onChange(of: cards.count) { _, newCount in
+                    // When 3rd card is dealt, wait for animation then scroll
+                    if newCount == 3 {
+                        let lastIndex = isBottom ? 4 : 5
+                        DispatchQueue.main.asyncAfter(deadline: .now() + 0.8) {
+                            withAnimation(.spring(duration: 0.5)) {
+                                proxy.scrollTo(lastIndex, anchor: .center)
                             }
                         }
                     }
-                } else {
-                    // Regular centered layout for non-interactive modes
-                    cardsContent
-                        .frame(maxWidth: .infinity, alignment: .center)
+                }
+                .onChange(of: currentRevealIndex) { _, newIndex in
+                    // Scroll to the active card during interaction
+                    if newIndex >= 4 {
+                        withAnimation(.spring(duration: 0.5)) {
+                            proxy.scrollTo(newIndex, anchor: .center)
+                        }
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }