Abstract: A method of playing a casino-style combination wagering game with at least one deck of standard playing cards comprising the steps of: Each player making two wagers on an individual playing and wagering area, one wager a 21 wager, and the other a poker-type wager; each player placing an optional bonus wager as a side wager; a dealer dealing at least two cards to each player, the first two cards being face up; the dealer dealing his or herself two cards, one of the cards being face down; playing the games of 21, a poker-like game, and a bonus game; and resolving the wagers for each game according to basic or modified rules of blackjack, poker and a specialized bonus game. The combination wagering game may be implemented on a custom casino playing and wagering surface, an electronic gaming machine or on a networked electronic gaming machine.