Great cover Jim! A "Bank" game usually was a house backed game that did not permit players to bet among themselves, only against the bank or house. The bets featured odds that gave the house an advantage. Neat, huh. Not really sure of Faro rules but after a few early low pay bets there was no reason to risk any money until the last couple of plays. Dull and boring and now, gone! Here is an early interation of The Rat Pack at the Faro table... that is Shirley McLaine in the back, right?