Patent ID: 7267343
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A method for playing a blackjack game using at least one standard deck of fifty-two playing cards employing at least two players, each of which may be a dealer, said method comprising the steps of: a. the at least two players placing a predetermined wager as an ante into a blackjack pot; b. the dealer dealing two cards to each of said at least two players at least one of said two cards being face down; c. a first player to an immediate left of the dealer posting a small blind into a main pot; d. a second player to an immediate left of the first player posting a big blind into a main pot; e. each player, beginning with a first position, calling, raising or folding; f. comparing each player's cards to determine if a player wins the blackjack game by having a double blackjack, and if no double blackjack, then an ace and a face card; g. if a player has won in step f, then paying said blackjack pot and said main pot to the player and the game ends, but if no player has won, then the game proceeds to step h; h. each player, beginning with the first player, performing an action; i. comparing each player's cards to determine which player wins the blackjack game by having a hand closest to 21 inclusive; and j. paying said main pot to the player who wins the game.