Abstract: The invention provides a method for playing a blackjack-type of card game. According to one exemplary method, a player makes an initial wager. Then at one card is dealt to the player and the dealer. The player is then provided with the option of placing an additional wager. If the additional wager was placed, the player is dealt a second card. The player is then provided with the option of receiving additional cards provided that an additional wager is placed before each additional card can be received. After the player chooses not to place any more wagers, the player's cards and the dealer's cards are evaluated in the manner of conventional blackjack to determine a winner.