The game is played with a standard 52 card deck.
The game is played with a 53 card deck, only one Joker.
The game is normally played with six standard 52 card decks.
In games with a full card deck and four or more players, two pairs can often be the winning hand.
Every player is dealt 4 cards from a 32 card deck.
Alternatively, a 45 card deck can be used, in which case the 4s are not removed.
An alternate version is played with the standard 43 card deck.
With a 54 card deck in use, there are 18 cards remaining for the second deal.
At the time it was common practice to submit a job (card deck) and pick up the results the next day.
All financial demands from the last game are final and binding when the card deck is cut.