ACTIVE DEALER VERSION OF BLACKJACK

摘要

This invention relates to a method of playing a modified version of black jack wherein the dealer is an active rather than a passive participant. The dealer selects which of the two dealer initial cards to turn face-up for exp osure to the other players. The dealer also elects whether to surrender or p lay the hand that is dealt. The dealer further may opt to take additional ca rds on any "soft" hand and is not forced to stand on a losing hand. Addition al modifications to the standard game of blackjack which increase the role o f strategy and skill as well as increase the excitement of the game relate t o doubling up which includes removing the limit on the number of cards that a player may take after placing an additional wager, removing the limit on t he amount by which the initial wager may be increased, and/or varying the ta rget hand value and soft ace value.