Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game (20) includes a target numerical sum game to which is added the step of placing a supplemental wager that a player's cards will be of the same suit. In one embodiment (20) only the player's first two cards must be of the same suit in order to win. In another embodiment (120) either the player or the banker wins if all of his/her cards are the same suit and he/she wins also the conventional target numerical sum game. This principles of the present invention may be practiced with any target numerical sum game such as conventional Blackjack, California Blackjack, Baccarat etc.

Abstract: A method of playing a card game allows players to place roulette-type wagers. The players can wager that a majority of dealt cards will be odd or even, red or black, and that the numerical total of the dealt cards will fall within preestablished ranges.

Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack-type wagering game (20) includes a player playing against a player-banker wherein the object of the game is to reach a numerical total of 20. The winner is (a) the player who has the largest numerical total which does not exceed 20, or if both player's exceed 20, (2) the player who's numerical total is closest to 20. A "natural" is defined as either two kings, two queens, two jacks, or two tens on the first two cards. In one embodiment, hands which exceed a numerical total of 20 are ranked by the high card which they contain, rather than by their proximity to 20. Game (20) can either be played as a banking or non-banking game.

Abstract: A card game (20) of the rummy-type has as its object the melding of groups of cards whose summed numerical value equals a preestablished target numerical sum. In a preferred embodiment, groups of two cards which sum to ten can be melded. The player who melds all his/her cards is declared the winner and collects the wagers of all the other players.

Abstract: A poker type cards game. First, each player bets. Then three cards are dealt face down to each player. Each player discards one card, keeping two. Then five cards are dealt face up as common cards. Each player makes a five card poker hand from any combination of his two hole cards and the common cards. Alternatives require that one only, or one or two of the hole cards be used.