Blackjack/Baccarat variants with alternate count game component

Abstract

A casino card game utilizes standard playing cards to define a player hand. A first game component is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to either a modulo 10 count system or a conventional count system, while a second game component is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to the other of a modulo 10 count system or a conventional count system. In one operating mode, the first game component is Blackjack, and a wager on the second game component is resolved on the player initial two-card hand based on a modulo 10 count system consistent with the principles of Baccarat.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001](NOT APPLICABLE)STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002](NOT APPLICABLE)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The invention relates to card games and, more particularly, to Blackjack and Baccarat variant casino card games.[0004]With the expansion of gaming and the increase in competition, casinos are striving to offer a wider variety of games. The growth in slot machine popularity and the increase in variety of specialty games has resulted in the overall reduction in conventional Blackjack (“21”) tables.[0005]Many casinos, however, are reluctant to further reduce the number of Blackjack tables because of the inherent game attractiveness to both players and casinos. The game is based on simple concepts and procedures that are readily understood by casual and regular players alike. In addition, the game allows players to use basic strategies that provide some degree of player control and that allow for heightened ex...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Successful Blackjack variants such as 21+3 add excitement to conventional Blackjack by providing players with an opportunity for a high payout without disrupting the conventional rules with which the players are familiar. The 21+3 game combines the play of Blackjack with a 3-card poker wager. The concepts and playing modes described herein combine the play of a game utilizing a ‘modulo 10’ count system, such as according to the principles of Baccarat, with a game utilizing a conventional count system, such as Blackjack.

[0010]Unlike many payoff bets such as “Lucky Ladies” requiring a total of 20, the spread of cards used to form winning hands includes all cards. The game is therefore less vulnerable to player skill techniques, and therefore can be offered with a lower house advantage and a higher minimum wager than would otherwise be the case.

Problems solved by technology

Many casinos, however, are reluctant to further reduce the number of Blackjack tables because of the inherent game attractiveness to both players and casinos.

Although Blackjack variants typically provide additional waging options, except for 21+3, these games tend to either negatively alter the flow of the Blackjack game or add very little game dynamics.

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