Trente et quarante is a popular French gambling card game that is played in casinos. The name "Trente et quarante" translates to "thirty and forty" in English, which refers to the two different values of the cards used in the game. The objective of the game is for players to wager on whether the total value of the cards dealt will be closer to thirty or closer to forty.
The game is played with six decks of cards, with each card having a specific value. Cards with a value from 2 to 9 are worth their face value, while face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) are worth ten points each. The Ace card holds a value of one point. The total value of the cards is calculated by adding up the numerical values of the individual cards, excluding any tens. Therefore, the highest possible total in Trente et quarante is 29, while the lowest is 1.
Players place their bets on designated areas of the table, either on the "trente" side or the "quarante" side, depending on their prediction of the total outcome. After bets are placed, the dealer deals two cards face up each to the trente and quarante sections. Additional cards may be dealt until the total reaches a minimum of thirty or a maximum of forty.
Winning bets are determined by comparing the actual total to the predicted total. If the player's bet matches the actual outcome, they receive a payout based on the predetermined odds. However, if the player's prediction is incorrect, their bet is lost.
Trente et quarante is a game of chance that combines elements of strategy and luck, making it a captivating and exciting card game for gambling enthusiasts.
