Step 1: Place Your Bet
Before cards are dealt, place your bet on Player, Banker, or Tie. You can also place side bets on pairs or bonus outcomes.
Step 2: Card Dealing
The Player and Banker each receive two cards. In some cases, a third card may be drawn based on specific rules.
Step 3: Calculate Hand Values
Card values: Aces count as 1, numbered cards (2-9) count as face value, and 10s and face cards count as 0. The total is the sum of cards, but only the last digit counts (e.g., 6 + 7 = 13, which becomes 3).
Step 4: Determine the Winner
The hand closest to 9 wins. If both hands have the same value, it's a Tie. Winning bets are paid according to the odds.
Step 5: Third Card Rules
If either hand totals 8 or 9 (natural), no third card is drawn. Otherwise, third card rules apply automatically based on the hand values.