Blackjack with player funded jackpot game played simultaneously

Abstract

This variation of blackjack allows the players to play two games simultaneously, with each game independent of the other. This is accomplished by shuffling two separate sets of cards together. The commingled cards are then dealt by the dealer. The cards for one game have no effect on the other game. While standard blackjack rules apply for one game, the second game has a different set of rules. Each game requires a separate bet. The rules insure that the second game does not disturb the card sequence of the blackjack game. The second game, which is a player funded jackpot bet, does not have to have a winner each hand. The jackpot just grows each hand, until it is won. This allows the player to compete for jackpots in addition to playing a hand of blackjack.

1 . A method of playing a card game comprising the steps of:
 A. Having a blackjack layout with two betting spots for each player comprised of the blackjack game spot and jackpot game spot.   B. Combining and then shuffling the cards used for the blackjack game with the cards used for the jackpot game.   C. Having the players place their bets. House rules will determine whether the jackpot game bet is optional or mandatory. In no case can the player bet the jackpot game without playing the blackjack bet. In the jackpot optional variation, a marker will be placed in the jackpot betting circle when the player declines to bet. This will denote that the player is ineligible for the jackpot if the player receives ajackpot card. All players bet the same amount on the jackpot bet.   D. Collecting the bets for the jackpot game. Deducting the house fee for conducting the game. Placing the balance in a holder for distribution to the eventual winner.   E. Dealing of the game and determination of winners. The game will be dealt according to the rules and procedures for blackjack of the casino in which it is played. It will also incorporate the following procedures to accommodate the jackpot game without disturbing the card sequence for the blackjack game.   Ea. The dealer's first card will always be dealt face up. If the dealer receives a jackpot card, it will be placed in the discard rack and a replacement card will be dealt. If the dealer receives a blackjack card, the game will continue. If another jackpot card is dealt; the process is repeated until the dealer receives a blackjack card.   Eb. The dealer will have to check their hole card (down card) every hand before the allowing the players to act on their hands. If the hole card is a jackpot card, a replacement card will be dealt according to the process described in Ea above.   Ec. The first player to receive ajackpot card wins. The player is awarded the pot. The jackpot card is placed in the discard rack and the player receives a replacement card. Dealing of the replacement card will be dealt according to the process described in Ea above. The blackjack game continues according to the rules of the casino. If any player receives another jackpot card during the hand, it is discarded, and a replacement card is dealt in the manner already described.   
   
   
       2 . Following these steps allow a jackpot game to be played during a blackjack hand while maintaining the correct sequence of cards from the shoe for the blackjack game. 
   
   
       3 . By placing restrictions on when receiving the jackpot card counts as a win, additional variations can be created. One example would be that it would only count if received during the initial two cards to set the blackjack hand. If received during acting on the hand, it would not count as a win. 
   
   
       4 . Creating a tie option creates additional variations of the game. One example would be combining this option with item  3  above to allow all players a chance to tie during the dealing of the initial hand. The pot would be split evenly among all players who tie. Another variation is that if a player receives a jackpot card during the first card dealt in the hand, the tie option is only in effect for the first card of the hand. If the first jackpot card received is during the second card of the hand, the tie option is only in effect for the second card of the hand.
 The preferred embodiments consists of two variations which would each offer appealing choices for the players. The tie variation will appeal to players who think of the jackpot game as a poker style bet. In poker, all players receive their cards before a winner is declared, and there are possibilities of ties. The instant win variation will appeal to players who like the sudden excitement of winning. Since jackpots are player funded, the casino benefits from not having to assume any financial risk for the jackpot game. Their revenue is generated by the fee charged each hand for running the game. The players benefit that except for this fee, all bets are returned in the form of jackpot payouts.   While this presentation has only discussed this game in the context of a table game within a casino, it can be adapted to other forms of gambling or entertainment. These would include but not be limited to video games for the PC or game console, and video slot machines.