Abstract: A method of playing a card game of 21 or black jack which allows wagers on the occurrence of a black jack within certain categories of black jacks, the categories being defined by ranks and suits. A number of possible single hand and multi-hand categories of black jacks are defined. A player must place a wager on the occurrence of a black jack within one or more specified categories during the course of a standard game of black jack. If a specified hand or specified hands have a black jack which falls within the specified category, the player will win the wager according to a predetermined payout ratio. Bonuses may also be paid for certain categories.