Abstract: A method for playing a modified Blackjack game is set forth using decks containing an extra 11 and/or 12 value card(s). Prior to play each player makes a Blackjack game wager and a suit wager. After one or more cards are dealt to each player a suit designating card is dealt and revealed and if one or both of the player's first two cards are of the same suit as the suit designating card, the player wins the suit wager. Thereafter, each player hand and the dealer hand are completed according to the rules of Blackjack (slightly modified due to the inclusion of the additional 11 and/or 12 value cards) and the Blackjack wagers are resolved.

Abstract: Improved Blackjack-style games are set forth. In one embodiment, the player and dealer are dealt at least two cards and can discard and exchange one of the cards to make a final hand. In another embodiment a trump card is used to resolve pushes. The trump card can also be used for designating certain jackpot awards. In still another embodiment, face cards of Jacks through Kings are assigned values other than the traditional value of 10. In another embodiment, losing player wagers are inventoried and either recaptured or lost based upon the outcome of the subsequent hand. In another embodiment the player makes two wagers and plays a traditional Blackjack hand. To resolve the second wager the player's hand receives additional cards (if necessary) to have at least five cards representing a winning or losing Stud Poker hand.