Combination Wagering Game

A method of playing a combination wagering game on a single or multiplayer casino electronic gaming machine with at least one deck of virtual playing cards comprising the steps of:

• a) Each player placing an optional bonus wager as a side wager;
• b) A processor dealer dealing at least two cards to each player, the first two cards being face up;
• c) The processor dealer dealing his or herself two cards, one of the cards being face down;
• d) Playing the games of 21, a poker-like game, and a bonus game;
• and
• e) Resolving the wagers for each game according to basic or modified rules of blackjack, poker and a specialized bonus game through a computer implemented means.

A method of playing a combination wagering game on a single or multiplayer networked electronic gaming machine with at least one deck of virtual playing cards comprising the steps of:

• a) Each player making two wagers on a virtual playing and wagering area, one wager a 21 wager, and the other a poker-type wager;
• b) Each player placing an optional bonus wager as a side wager;
• c) A processor dealer dealing at least two cards to each player, the first two cards being face up;
• d) The processor dealer dealing his or herself two cards, one of the cards being face down;
• e) Playing the games of 21, a poker-like game, and a bonus game;
• and
• Resolving the wagers for each game according to basic or modified rules of blackjack, poker and a specialized bonus game through a computer implemented means.