In games of Anglo-American origin played in English-speaking countries, age refers to the order of priority in which players make the first lead, bid or bet, based on their position at the table.The dealer may deal the cards one at a time, or in groups or packets, as indicated by the rules.The dealer generally distributes cards to each player individually or in packets in the direction of play, beginning with eldest hand, also known as forehand.Their job usually involves distributing cards for games such as poker, contract bridge, blackjack, roulette or skat but may also involve other duties, for example: Casino dealers must have a comprehensive and accurate knowledge of the games for which they deal.They should know the rules of the different card games, understand the odds of winning in various situations, and they must be able to communicate this information correctly to all levels of players.
Bidding sequence in a four-player game of
Schafkopf
: 1 is Forehand and leads to the first trick; 2 is Middlehand; 3 is Rearhand and cuts the pack; 4 is Dealer
Forehand, middlehand and rearhand in a three-player game. This time rearhand is also the dealer.
