Abstract: The present invention provides a method of playing a poker-type card game where one or more players place an initial wager, receive three cards, discard one card, place optional side bets and one additional required bet prior to a five-card community flop, with the outcome being resolved by a predetermined payout schedule. Another aspect of the present invention involves the dealer assessing a player's hole cards in combination with the community cards, allowing a player's hole cards to match rank with the community cards, and awarding payouts according to a predetermined payout schedule based on whether one or both of the player's hole cards are included in the highest-ranking five-card poker hand using standard poker hand rankings.