Re: His heels (nibs) - house rules?
Do you award 2 points when the starter card is a Jack? Ive heard it called his heels or his nibs.
His heels (nibs) - house rules?
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Do you award 2 points when the starter card is a Jack?
Yes, standard rules say dealer gets 2 immediately for a Jack cut. Some tables call it his heels, some his nibs.
Re: His heels (nibs) - house rules?
We also use it as a ritual: if you forget to peg it, your opponent can claim it like muggins.
Re: His heels (nibs) - house rules?
Some old timers make the dealer flip the card to call it out. Saves a lot of missed pegs.