Abstract: A method of managing a card game through player terminals allows players to play a virtual card game. To perform the method, an electronic game table is provided and includes a plurality of player terminals. A computing unit of the electronic game table manages a virtual deck and a dealer profile. To begin the game, a monetary ante is received from at least one active terminal. Three initial cards are dealt to each of the active terminals and the dealer profile. Active terminals may submit a playing bet request to continue playing or submit a fold request. Then, each of the active terminals and the dealer profile are allocated two additional cards. The corresponding player hand for each active terminal is compared to the dealer hand for the dealer profile. If a corresponding player hand ranks higher than the dealer hand, a monetary payout is awarded to the winning terminal.

Abstract: A card game and method for playing the card game are provided for a plurality of players. The card game is a variety of poker and utilizes only Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10 cards, and two Joker cards from two standard 52-card decks. Because deuces through nines have been eliminated, the present invention allows a much higher frequency of royal flushes over conventional poker games. In the present invention, players make a bet, then cards are distributed. The players are allowed to modify their bet or fold. Additional cards are then distributed. Players must beat the dealer's hand in order to win the game. Payouts are determined by ranks of the players' hands. The card game may be played on a game table or on a computer implemented device.