Traditionally, one of the participants at the table deals the cards. Dealing, however, is optional and a player may choose to pass the cards along to another. The winning hand is the hand that adds up to or comes closest to a total of 9 points. Card Values Cards numbered 1 through 9 count at face value. 10s and face cards count as zero points.
Aces count as one point.
A hand holding a 7 and a 9 adds up to 16. This hands value is 6.