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five card Charlie
/fˈaɪv kˈɑːɹd tʃˈɑːɹli/
/fˈaɪv kˈɑːd tʃˈɑːli/
Five card Charlie
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a blackjack rule where if a player is dealt five cards without busting, they automatically win the hand, regardless of the dealer's hand
What is "five card Charlie"?
Five card Charlie is a rule in some card games, particularly blackjack, where a player automatically wins if they are dealt five cards without going over a total of 21. This rule is often used to add an extra level of excitement to the game. Even if the player does not have the best hand in terms of card values, the five-card combination is enough to win the round.
Examples
I managed to get a five card Charlie in blackjack and won the round instantly.
The dealer was surprised when I pulled off a five card Charlie and beat them.
