Abstract: A system and method for playing a card game is provided. An embodiment for play in a casino using a standard deck of cards comprises allowing a player to place an ante bet and receiving three cards. The player may optionally elect to pay a draw fee to discard a card and receive a new, replacement card. The player, after reviewing the player's cards, elects to play or fold. If the player elects to fold, the dealer collects the ante bet and the player's cards. If, however, the player elects to play, the player places a play bet. Thereafter, the dealer reveals the dealer's cards. Optionally, the dealer may also elect to draw a card. After the hands are finalized, a determination is made regarding whether the player has a winning hand. In an embodiment, the player's play bet is paid according to a predetermined pay table, and the ante bet is paid a set amount, such as 1-to-1. In another embodiment, the dealer must have a qualifying hand for the player to be paid on the ante bet.

Abstract: System and method for playing a card game is provided. An embodiment for play in a casino using a standard deck of cards comprises allowing a player to place a wager on a selected card value, a wild card value, black, red, or lo ball. Community cards are dealt face up and winning hands are paid according to a predetermined payout schedule. Wagers on a selected card values and wild card values have predetermined payout values for specific winning hands. Black and red wagers have predetermined payout values if all of the community cards are black or red, respectively. Lo ball wagers have a predetermined payout value if all of the community cards are less than or equal to a predetermined value, such as 8. In another embodiment, the card game may be implemented in a computer system having a video display terminal.