Abstract: In a computer-implemented method and gaming apparatus, a randomly selected card is matched with dealt playing cards for playing a first card game, and is combined with the dealt playing cards for poker hand ranking evaluation for playing a second card game simultaneously. A computer program product for a gaming apparatus that includes a user input unit, a display unit and a processor unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is adapted for playing at least first and second card games in succession. Each of the card games is associated with a respective set of card rules. In the method, a gaming apparatus includes a user input unit and a display unit, and the player is allowed to place a bet via the user input unit. The card games are played in succession such that the cards in a previous card game are combined with new cards and are reshuffled for selection to result in the cards of a succeeding card game. A computer program product for a gaming apparatus that includes a user input unit, a display unit and a processor unit is also disclosed.