Explore the Core Rules of Lucky Nine
Lucky Nine uses a standard deck and the goal is simple: get a hand value as close to nine as possible. Face cards and tens count as zero; all other cards carry their pip value. When a hand total exceeds nine, only the last digit counts — so a seven and a six add up to thirteen, which scores as three. Each
round starts with two cards dealt to both the player and the banker position. A third card may be drawn depending on the initial hand total, with specific draw rules that apply consistently across every table we run. Lucky Nine Side Bets, available on select tables, let you place on outcomes like a perfect nine or a tie, adding another layer to
each round without changing the base game flow.