Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for playing a game in which game pieces are dealt by the dealer to one or more players. Hands are dealt to the players and the dealer. The dealer is dealt one card face up and one card face down, referred to as in the hole. If the dealer is dealt a face card face up, the dealer exposes the card in the hole thereby showing the faces of both cards. The interest in the game is improved since the dealer only shows the hole card with a face card up, as opposed to always showing the hole card. The player forms a final player hand and the dealer forms a final dealer hand according to the conventional rules of Blackjack. Optionally, the dealer acts according to a predetermined set of house rules.

Abstract: A game begins with a game wager and an optional bust wager. The initial dealer hand and the initial player hand are dealt. A final dealer hand and final player hand are formed by hitting or standing and the player is rewarded on his game wager if the final player hand is closer to a target value than the final dealer hand is. If the dealer busts on exactly three cards, the player wins the bust wager. Payoff on the bust wager is optionally variable and determined by the third card of the final dealer hand.

Abstract: An integrated multi-channel virtual collections center and methods for using the same are disclosed. The collections center may include a program management module, a communications module and a data analytics module. The program management module may be configured to generate a plurality of scenarios for a debt collection campaign. The communications module may be configured to automatically present a scenario to a debtor and to receive response data from the debtor. The communications module may include a plurality of communication channels. The data analytics module may be configured to automatically analyze response data received from the communications module and to select a communications channel and a scenario for the communications module based on the response data.

Abstract: A game begins with a game wager and an optional bust wager. The initial dealer hand and the initial player hand are dealt. A final dealer hand and final player hand are formed by hitting or standing and the player is rewarded on his game wager if the final player hand is closer to a target value than the final dealer hand is. If the dealer busts on exactly three cards, the player wins the bust wager. Payoff on the bust wager is optionally variable and determined by the third card of the final dealer hand.

Abstract: A game begins with an initial wager and initially dealing only one card face-up to a dealer. Prior to any other cards being dealt, the player has—After the player opts whether to place the supplemental wager, the option of supplementing the player's initial wager. The initial dealer hand is completed and the initial player hand is dealt. A final dealer hand and final player hand are formed by hitting or standing and the player is rewarded on his initial wager plus any supplement if the final player hand is closer to a target value than the final dealer hand is.

Abstract: A game begins with an initial wager and the dealing of one card face-up to a dealer. The player has the option of supplementing the player's initial wager. The initial dealer hand is completed and the initial player hand is dealt. A final dealer hand and final player hand are formed by hitting or standing and the player is rewarded on his initial wager plus any supplement if the final player hand is closer to a target value than the final dealer hand is.

Abstract: A method of playing Twenty-One using a forty-eight card deck of cards comprising the Aces through the Nines and the Jacks, Queens and Kings. The elimination of only the four ten-spot cards (or only any four-cards having a numerical count of ten). Preferably multiple decks, up to eight decks, of these forty-eight card per deck are used. The elimination of the four ten spot cards, along with paying a players ‘blackjack even money, will allow the casino to offer the player the option to double their initial bet after seeing the dealers up card. This will add to the excitement and enjoyment of the game. The dealer will deal himself one card face up first and allow the players to make an additional bet up to the amount of their original bet. A side bet called Bust it! may also be offered. This is a bet on a 3 card dealer break with variable payoffs depending on the break card the dealer receives. This bet must be made prior to any cards being dealt, including the dealers up card.