Card games that combine the play of Blackjack ("21") with a 3-card Poker
wager or side bet ("21+3/4"). Each player places a basic Blackjack wager
and an optional side wager before the cards are dealt. Each player is then
dealt a card with the dealer receiving a face-up card. Each player is
dealt a second card. At this point, the outcome of each 3-card hand is
determined, where a 3-card hand consists of the 2-card hand dealt to that
player and the dealer's face-up card. In a 4-card version, each 4-card
hand consists of the 2-card hand dealt to the player, the dealer's face-up
card, and the dealer's hole card. After settling the 3-card wagers, the
game of Blackjack continues in a typical fashion. After exposing the
dealer's hole card, 4-card wagers are then settled. The invention
advantageously retains all the features and advantages of Blackjack as
well as provides the dynamics of a proposition game, without interfering
with the card sequence, for enhanced player anticipation and enjoyment.