Patent ID: 6676128
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A method of playing a wagering card game, the object of which is to obtain, but not exceed, a numerical total of â€œ21â€ , said method utilizing a card-dealer, wherein the participants playing the wagering card game are a plurality of sequential players, comprising the steps of:(a) each of said plurality of sequential players placing a wager; (b) selecting an action player from among said plurality of sequential players; (c) commencing with said action player, said card-dealer sequentially dealing cards to each of said plurality of sequential players, until each of said plurality of sequential players has a hand of two cards; (d) each player acting on his viewed hand, commencing with said action player; (e) said action player and the next sequential player revealing and comparing hands to determine the better hand, wherein when said action player has the better hand, the next sequential player is retired from the round of play, and wherein when said action player has a tying hand, said next sequential player is retired from the round of play, and wherein when said next sequential player has the better hand, he is the winner and resulting action player and the former action player is retired from the round of play; (f) repeating step (e) until all other players have participated, thereby ending said card game, wherein, in step (d) at least the last sequential player can opt to withdraw from said wagering card game, by not acting on his viewed hand, and receive back his entire wager.