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=== Banking games === These are gambling games played for money or chips in which players compete, not against one another, but against a [[banker (cards)|banker]]. They are commonly played in casinos, but many have become domesticized, played at home for sweets, matchsticks or points. In [[casino game]]s, the banker will have a 'house advantage' that ensures a profit for the casino. Popular casino games include [[Blackjack]] and [[Baccarat]], while [[Pontoon (card game)|Pontoon]] is a cousin of Blackjack that emerged from the trenches of the [[First World War]] to become a popular British family game.<ref>[https://www.pagat.com/banking/ ''Banking Games''] at [[pagat.com]]. Retrieved 29 December 2023.</ref>
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