Taking a bid

[slamforgame]

Hi there. I'm not sure if anyone is moderating this board anymore, but if so, here's my question:

If nobody bids into the dealer is it a misdeal or can the dealer go on anything they like? Can they say, "I'll just go on 20."

[jude]

they dealer can go

[steve]

Every house has different rules. Some places play with a 15 bid. Anyone can bid 20 on anything. If nobody bids and it gets to the dealer, the dealer can bid (15 if allowed) 20, 25, or 30/60. If they dealer passes, it is a mis-deal. Some places play that you have to bid 20 with a 5.