Game Scenario

 

A game of Blackjack with the use of one additional card, the bonus card.

 

Objective

 

To have the bonus card when combined with the dealer’s up card produce a Blackjack.  In addition, use a player’s first two cards in conjunction with the bonus card to create a value of 21.

  

Optional Side Wager (requirements)

 

$1 minimum up to the maximum amount of the hands original bet, without exceeding.

 

Side Wager Payouts*

 

Bonus card Blackjack: (non-suited) 5 to 1, (suited) 12 to 1

 

3-card 21: (non-suited) 4 to 1, (suited) 30 to 1

 

 

* Side wager min. and max. amounts, including payouts, may differ per casino.

 

 

 

How to Play

 

1) Before any cards are dealt, the players place their bets for the current hand and optional upper hand bonus side wager.

 

2) Each player then receives one card face up from the dealer’s left to right.

 

3) The dealer then receives one card face down.

 

4) The dealer then deals one card face down to the designated bonus card area.

 

5) Each player then receives one more card face up, including the dealer.

 

6) The dealer then flips the bonus card and evaluates the upper hand bonus side wagers.

 

7) If the bonus card combined with:

 

    • The dealer’s up card produces a Blackjack: all players with the optional upper hand bonus side wager win according to the listed payout schedule (regardless of the dealer’s up card or hand).
    • A players first two cards creates a 3-card 21: the player(s) with the optional upper hand bonus side wager win according to the listed payout schedule (regardless of the dealer’s up card or hand).

8) The dealer then clears the bonus card and the standard game of Blackjack begins; according to standard Blackjack rules.

 

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