Initial Deal
Step 1: Two Cards Each
- • Player gets 2 cards
- • Banker gets 2 cards
- • All cards dealt face up
Step 2: Check for Natural
- • Natural = 8 or 9 with first 2 cards
- • Natural wins immediately
- • No third cards dealt
Natural Examples
Natural 9: Ace + 8 = 9 (highest possible natural)
Natural 8: 3 + 5 = 8 (second highest natural)
Not Natural: 4 + 3 = 7 (good hand, but not natural)
Third Card Rules Preview
If no natural is dealt, specific rules determine if a third card is drawn:
Important: You don't make these decisions - they're automatic according to fixed rules. We'll cover the exact rules in the next lesson.