diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Engine/GameState.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Engine/GameState.swift
index eb07d16..90533c6 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Engine/GameState.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Engine/GameState.swift
@@ -105,11 +105,29 @@ final class GameState {
     }
     
     var playerHandValue: Int {
-        engine.playerHand.value
+        // Only calculate value from visible face-up cards
+        guard visiblePlayerCards.count == playerCardsFaceUp.count else { return 0 }
+        guard playerCardsFaceUp.allSatisfy({ $0 }) else {
+            // If not all cards are face up, calculate value from only the face-up cards
+            let faceUpCards = zip(visiblePlayerCards, playerCardsFaceUp)
+                .filter { $1 }
+                .map { $0.0 }
+            return faceUpCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.baccaratValue } % 10
+        }
+        return engine.playerHand.value
     }
     
     var bankerHandValue: Int {
-        engine.bankerHand.value
+        // Only calculate value from visible face-up cards
+        guard visibleBankerCards.count == bankerCardsFaceUp.count else { return 0 }
+        guard bankerCardsFaceUp.allSatisfy({ $0 }) else {
+            // If not all cards are face up, calculate value from only the face-up cards
+            let faceUpCards = zip(visibleBankerCards, bankerCardsFaceUp)
+                .filter { $1 }
+                .map { $0.0 }
+            return faceUpCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.baccaratValue } % 10
+        }
+        return engine.bankerHand.value
     }
     
     // Recent results for the road display (last 20)
@@ -684,9 +702,11 @@ final class GameState {
                 sound.playCardDeal()
                 visiblePlayerCards.append(playerThird)
                 playerCardsFaceUp.append(false)
+                CasinoDesign.debugLog("🃏 Player 3rd card dealt face-down: cards=\(visiblePlayerCards.count), faceUp=\(playerCardsFaceUp)")
                 try? await Task.sleep(for: shortDelay)
                 sound.playCardFlip()
                 playerCardsFaceUp[2] = true
+                CasinoDesign.debugLog("🃏 Player 3rd card flipped: cards=\(visiblePlayerCards.count), faceUp=\(playerCardsFaceUp)")
                 try? await Task.sleep(for: flipDelay)
             } else {
                 visiblePlayerCards.append(playerThird)
@@ -702,9 +722,11 @@ final class GameState {
                 sound.playCardDeal()
                 visibleBankerCards.append(bankerThird)
                 bankerCardsFaceUp.append(false)
+                CasinoDesign.debugLog("🃏 Banker 3rd card dealt face-down: cards=\(visibleBankerCards.count), faceUp=\(bankerCardsFaceUp)")
                 try? await Task.sleep(for: shortDelay)
                 sound.playCardFlip()
                 bankerCardsFaceUp[2] = true
+                CasinoDesign.debugLog("🃏 Banker 3rd card flipped: cards=\(visibleBankerCards.count), faceUp=\(bankerCardsFaceUp)")
                 try? await Task.sleep(for: dealDelay)
             } else {
                 visibleBankerCards.append(bankerThird)
diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
index 248e6a5..5cc6b61 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
@@ -166,6 +166,10 @@ struct GameTableView: View {
                 onStartPlaying: {
                     showWelcome = false
                     state.onboarding.completeWelcome()
+                    // Mark all hints as shown so they don't appear
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("bettingZone")
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("dealButton")
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("firstResult")
                 }
             )
         }
diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
index 94308f0..7777350 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CardsDisplayArea.swift
@@ -206,14 +206,28 @@ struct CardsDisplayArea: View {
     // MARK: - Private Views
     
     private func playerHandSection(width: CGFloat) -> some View {
-        VStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
+        // Calculate value from face-up cards
+        let visibleValue: Int = {
+            guard !playerCards.isEmpty else { return 0 }
+            let faceUpCards = zip(playerCards, playerCardsFaceUp)
+                .filter { $1 }
+                .map { $0.0 }
+            return faceUpCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.baccaratValue } % 10
+        }()
+        
+        let allCardsFaceUp = !playerCards.isEmpty && playerCardsFaceUp.count == playerCards.count && playerCardsFaceUp.allSatisfy({ $0 })
+        let _ = CasinoDesign.debugLog("🎯 Player: cards=\(playerCards.count), faceUp=\(playerCardsFaceUp.count), allFaceUp=\(allCardsFaceUp), visibleValue=\(visibleValue)")
+        
+        return VStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
             HStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
                 Text("PLAYER")
                     .font(.system(size: labelFontSize, weight: .bold, design: .rounded))
                     .foregroundStyle(.white)
                 
-                if !playerCards.isEmpty && playerCardsFaceUp.contains(true) {
-                    HandValueBadge(value: playerValue, color: .blue)
+                // Always show value when there are cards - it updates as cards become visible
+                if !playerCards.isEmpty {
+                    HandValueBadge(value: visibleValue, color: .blue)
+                        .animation(nil, value: visibleValue) // No animation when value changes
                 }
             }
             .frame(minHeight: labelRowMinHeight)
@@ -234,14 +248,28 @@ struct CardsDisplayArea: View {
     }
     
     private func bankerHandSection(width: CGFloat) -> some View {
-        VStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
+        // Calculate value from face-up cards
+        let visibleValue: Int = {
+            guard !bankerCards.isEmpty else { return 0 }
+            let faceUpCards = zip(bankerCards, bankerCardsFaceUp)
+                .filter { $1 }
+                .map { $0.0 }
+            return faceUpCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.baccaratValue } % 10
+        }()
+        
+        let allCardsFaceUp = !bankerCards.isEmpty && bankerCardsFaceUp.count == bankerCards.count && bankerCardsFaceUp.allSatisfy({ $0 })
+        let _ = CasinoDesign.debugLog("🎯 Banker: cards=\(bankerCards.count), faceUp=\(bankerCardsFaceUp.count), allFaceUp=\(allCardsFaceUp), visibleValue=\(visibleValue)")
+        
+        return VStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
             HStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.small) {
                 Text("BANKER")
                     .font(.system(size: labelFontSize, weight: .bold, design: .rounded))
                     .foregroundStyle(.white)
                 
-                if !bankerCards.isEmpty && bankerCardsFaceUp.contains(true) {
-                    HandValueBadge(value: bankerValue, color: .red)
+                // Always show value when there are cards - it updates as cards become visible
+                if !bankerCards.isEmpty {
+                    HandValueBadge(value: visibleValue, color: .red)
+                        .animation(nil, value: visibleValue) // No animation when value changes
                 }
             }
             .frame(minHeight: labelRowMinHeight)
diff --git a/Baccarat/BaccaratUITests/BaccaratUITests.swift b/Baccarat/BaccaratUITests/BaccaratUITests.swift
index 5c003c4..a45e06e 100644
--- a/Baccarat/BaccaratUITests/BaccaratUITests.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/BaccaratUITests/BaccaratUITests.swift
@@ -8,28 +8,245 @@
 import XCTest
 
 final class BaccaratUITests: XCTestCase {
+    
+    var app: XCUIApplication!
 
     override func setUpWithError() throws {
         // Put setup code here. This method is called before the invocation of each test method in the class.
 
         // In UI tests it is usually best to stop immediately when a failure occurs.
         continueAfterFailure = false
-
-        // In UI tests it’s important to set the initial state - such as interface orientation - required for your tests before they run. The setUp method is a good place to do this.
+        
+        app = XCUIApplication()
+        app.launchArguments = ["UI-TESTING"]
+        
+        // In UI tests it's important to set the initial state - such as interface orientation - required for your tests before they run. The setUp method is a good place to do this.
     }
 
     override func tearDownWithError() throws {
         // Put teardown code here. This method is called after the invocation of each test method in the class.
+        app = nil
     }
 
     @MainActor
     func testExample() throws {
         // UI tests must launch the application that they test.
-        let app = XCUIApplication()
         app.launch()
 
         // Use XCTAssert and related functions to verify your tests produce the correct results.
     }
+    
+    // MARK: - UI Navigation Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testAppLaunches() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.exists, "App should launch successfully")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testTopBarElements() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for the app to load
+        let balanceText = app.staticTexts.matching(identifier: "balance").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(balanceText.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Balance should be visible")
+        
+        // Check settings button exists
+        let settingsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "settings").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsButton.exists, "Settings button should exist")
+        
+        // Check help button exists
+        let helpButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "help").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpButton.exists, "Help button should exist")
+        
+        // Check stats button exists
+        let statsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "stats").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(statsButton.exists, "Stats button should exist")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testSettingsSheet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Find and tap settings button
+        let settingsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "settings").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Settings button should exist")
+        settingsButton.tap()
+        
+        // Wait for settings sheet to appear
+        let settingsSheet = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsSheet.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Settings sheet should appear")
+        
+        // Check for some expected elements in settings
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.staticTexts["Table Limits"].waitForExistence(timeout: 1) || 
+                     app.staticTexts["Game Settings"].waitForExistence(timeout: 1), 
+                     "Settings content should be visible")
+        
+        // Close settings (tap outside or dismiss button)
+        if app.buttons["Done"].exists {
+            app.buttons["Done"].tap()
+        } else {
+            // Tap outside to dismiss
+            app.coordinate(withNormalizedOffset: CGVector(dx: 0.1, dy: 0.1)).tap()
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testHelpSheet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Find and tap help button
+        let helpButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "help").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Help button should exist")
+        helpButton.tap()
+        
+        // Wait for help sheet to appear
+        let helpSheet = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpSheet.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Help sheet should appear")
+        
+        // Check for rules content
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.staticTexts["Rules"].exists || 
+                     app.staticTexts["How to Play"].exists,
+                     "Rules content should be visible")
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Betting Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testChipSelector() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for chip selector to appear
+        let chipSelector = app.otherElements["chip-selector"]
+        XCTAssertTrue(chipSelector.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) || 
+                     app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS '$'")).count > 0,
+                     "Chip selector should be visible")
+        
+        // Find a chip button (they should have $ in the label)
+        let chipButtons = app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS '$'"))
+        XCTAssertGreaterThan(chipButtons.count, 0, "Should have chip buttons")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testBettingZones() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for betting table
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Check for Player, Banker, and Tie betting zones
+        let playerZone = app.staticTexts["PLAYER"]
+        let bankerZone = app.staticTexts["BANKER"]
+        let tieZone = app.staticTexts["TIE"]
+        
+        XCTAssertTrue(playerZone.exists, "Player betting zone should exist")
+        XCTAssertTrue(bankerZone.exists, "Banker betting zone should exist")
+        XCTAssertTrue(tieZone.exists, "Tie betting zone should exist")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testPlaceBet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for betting area
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Find deal button (should be disabled initially)
+        let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+        XCTAssertTrue(dealButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Deal button should exist")
+        
+        // Initially deal button should be disabled
+        XCTAssertFalse(dealButton.isEnabled, "Deal button should be disabled before bet")
+        
+        // Tap on Player betting zone
+        let playerZone = app.staticTexts["PLAYER"]
+        if playerZone.exists {
+            // Tap multiple times to ensure we meet minimum bet
+            for _ in 1...5 {
+                playerZone.tap()
+            }
+            
+            // Deal button should now be enabled after placing sufficient bet
+            sleep(1)
+            // Note: Button might still be disabled if bet is below minimum
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testClearButton() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait and place a bet
+        sleep(1)
+        let playerZone = app.staticTexts["PLAYER"]
+        if playerZone.exists {
+            playerZone.tap()
+        }
+        
+        // Find clear button
+        let clearButton = app.buttons["Clear"]
+        if clearButton.exists {
+            clearButton.tap()
+            
+            // After clearing, deal button should be disabled again
+            let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+            XCTAssertFalse(dealButton.isEnabled, "Deal button should be disabled after clear")
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Gameplay Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testDealCards() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Place a bet on Player by tapping multiple times
+        let playerZone = app.staticTexts["PLAYER"]
+        if playerZone.exists {
+            for _ in 1...5 {
+                playerZone.tap()
+            }
+        }
+        
+        // Find and tap deal button
+        let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+        if dealButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) && dealButton.isEnabled {
+            dealButton.tap()
+            
+            // Wait for cards to be dealt
+            sleep(3)
+            
+            // After dealing, we should see hand value badges or a result
+            // Check for the PLAYER and BANKER labels which should still be visible
+            let playerLabel = app.staticTexts["PLAYER"]
+            let bankerLabel = app.staticTexts["BANKER"]
+            
+            XCTAssertTrue(playerLabel.exists, "Player label should be visible after deal")
+            XCTAssertTrue(bankerLabel.exists, "Banker label should be visible after deal")
+            
+            // Eventually a New Round button should appear
+            let newRoundButton = app.buttons["New Round"]
+            XCTAssertTrue(newRoundButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 5), "New Round button should appear")
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testRoadMapExists() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Road map might not be visible on small screens or in portrait mode
+        // This is an optional test that checks if enabled in settings
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Look for history text or road map elements
+        let historyText = app.staticTexts["HISTORY"]
+        // Road map is conditional, so this is not a required assertion
+        // Just checking it doesn't crash
+        _ = historyText.exists
+    }
 
     @MainActor
     func testLaunchPerformance() throws {
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Engine/GameState.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Engine/GameState.swift
index d186848..058d97f 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Engine/GameState.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Engine/GameState.swift
@@ -74,6 +74,12 @@ final class GameState {
     /// Index of the hand currently being played.
     private(set) var activeHandIndex: Int = 0
     
+    /// Number of cards that have completed their deal animation for each player hand.
+    private(set) var playerHandsVisibleCardCount: [Int] = []
+    
+    /// Number of cards that have completed their deal animation for dealer hand.
+    private(set) var dealerVisibleCardCount: Int = 0
+    
     /// Whether an action is currently being processed (prevents double-tap issues).
     private(set) var isProcessingAction: Bool = false
     
@@ -487,6 +493,10 @@ final class GameState {
         perfectPairsResult = nil
         twentyOnePlusThreeResult = nil
         
+        // Reset visible card counts for animations
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount = [0]
+        dealerVisibleCardCount = 0
+        
         let delay = settings.showAnimations ? 0.3 * settings.dealingSpeed : 0
         
         // European no-hole-card: deal 3 cards (player, dealer, player)
@@ -504,6 +514,13 @@ final class GameState {
                 if delay > 0 {
                     try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
                 }
+                
+                // Mark card as visible after animation delay
+                if i % 2 == 0 {
+                    playerHandsVisibleCardCount[0] += 1
+                } else {
+                    dealerVisibleCardCount += 1
+                }
             }
         }
         
@@ -622,6 +639,15 @@ final class GameState {
         playerHands[activeHandIndex].cards.append(card)
         sound.play(.cardDeal)
         
+        // Wait for animation if enabled
+        let delay = settings.showAnimations ? 0.3 * settings.dealingSpeed : 0
+        if delay > 0 {
+            try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
+        }
+        
+        // Mark card as visible after animation
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount[activeHandIndex] += 1
+        
         // Check for bust or 21
         if playerHands[activeHandIndex].isBusted {
             playerHands[activeHandIndex].result = .bust
@@ -669,6 +695,15 @@ final class GameState {
         if let card = engine.dealCard() {
             playerHands[activeHandIndex].cards.append(card)
             sound.play(.cardDeal)
+            
+            // Wait for animation if enabled
+            let delay = settings.showAnimations ? 0.3 * settings.dealingSpeed : 0
+            if delay > 0 {
+                try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
+            }
+            
+            // Mark card as visible after animation
+            playerHandsVisibleCardCount[activeHandIndex] += 1
         }
         
         if playerHands[activeHandIndex].isBusted {
@@ -707,14 +742,22 @@ final class GameState {
         sound.play(.chipPlace)
         
         // Deal one card to each hand
+        let delay = settings.showAnimations ? 0.3 * settings.dealingSpeed : 0
+        
         if let card1 = engine.dealCard() {
             hand1.cards.append(card1)
             sound.play(.cardDeal)
+            if delay > 0 {
+                try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
+            }
         }
         
         if let card2 = engine.dealCard() {
             hand2.cards.append(card2)
             sound.play(.cardDeal)
+            if delay > 0 {
+                try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
+            }
         }
         
         // Replace original with split hands
@@ -722,6 +765,11 @@ final class GameState {
         playerHands.insert(hand1, at: activeHandIndex)
         playerHands.insert(hand2, at: activeHandIndex + 1)
         
+        // Update visible card counts - each split hand starts with 2 visible cards
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount.remove(at: activeHandIndex)
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount.insert(2, at: activeHandIndex)
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount.insert(2, at: activeHandIndex + 1)
+        
         // If split aces, typically only one card each and stand
         if originalHand.cards[0].rank == .ace && !settings.resplitAces {
             playerHands[activeHandIndex].isStanding = true
@@ -790,6 +838,9 @@ final class GameState {
                 if delay > 0 {
                     try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
                 }
+                
+                // Mark card as visible after animation
+                dealerVisibleCardCount += 1
             }
             
             // Check for dealer blackjack in European mode
@@ -809,12 +860,17 @@ final class GameState {
                 return
             }
         } else {
-            // American style: reveal hole card
+            // American style: reveal hole card (card is already in hand, just mark as visible)
             sound.play(.cardFlip)
             
             if delay > 0 {
                 try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
             }
+            
+            // Mark hole card as visible (if not already)
+            if dealerVisibleCardCount < dealerHand.cards.count {
+                dealerVisibleCardCount = dealerHand.cards.count
+            }
         }
         
         // Dealer draws
@@ -826,6 +882,9 @@ final class GameState {
                 if delay > 0 {
                     try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(delay))
                 }
+                
+                // Mark card as visible after animation
+                dealerVisibleCardCount += 1
             }
         }
         
@@ -1057,6 +1116,10 @@ final class GameState {
         dealerHand = BlackjackHand()
         activeHandIndex = 0
         
+        // Reset visible card counts
+        playerHandsVisibleCardCount = []
+        dealerVisibleCardCount = 0
+        
         // Reset bets
         currentBet = 0
         insuranceBet = 0
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
index ba9f087..d34d5a7 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Game/GameTableView.swift
@@ -114,6 +114,10 @@ struct GameTableView: View {
                 onStartPlaying: {
                     showWelcome = false
                     state.onboarding.completeWelcome()
+                    // Mark all hints as shown so they don't appear
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("bettingZone")
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("dealButton")
+                    state.onboarding.markHintShown("playerActions")
                 }
             )
         }
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/BlackjackTableView.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/BlackjackTableView.swift
index 618a5d4..2ee9937 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/BlackjackTableView.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/BlackjackTableView.swift
@@ -94,7 +94,8 @@ struct BlackjackTableView: View {
                 showAnimations: state.settings.showAnimations,
                 dealingSpeed: state.settings.dealingSpeed,
                 cardWidth: cardWidth,
-                cardSpacing: cardSpacing
+                cardSpacing: cardSpacing,
+                visibleCardCount: state.dealerVisibleCardCount
             )
             .debugBorder(showDebugBorders, color: .red, label: "Dealer")
             
@@ -127,6 +128,7 @@ struct BlackjackTableView: View {
                     dealingSpeed: state.settings.dealingSpeed,
                     cardWidth: cardWidth,
                     cardSpacing: cardSpacing,
+                    visibleCardCounts: state.playerHandsVisibleCardCount,
                     currentHint: state.currentHint,
                     showHintToast: state.showHintToast
                 )
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/DealerHandView.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/DealerHandView.swift
index f8fbe0f..a609bc1 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/DealerHandView.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/DealerHandView.swift
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ struct DealerHandView: View {
     let cardWidth: CGFloat
     let cardSpacing: CGFloat
     
+    /// Number of cards that have completed their animation
+    let visibleCardCount: Int
+    
     @ScaledMetric(relativeTo: .headline) private var labelFontSize: CGFloat = Design.Size.handLabelFontSize
     @ScaledMetric(relativeTo: .headline) private var badgeHeight: CGFloat = CasinoDesign.Size.valueBadge
     
@@ -34,21 +37,28 @@ struct DealerHandView: View {
                     .font(.system(size: labelFontSize, weight: .bold, design: .rounded))
                     .foregroundStyle(.white)
                 
-                // Badge animates in when cards are dealt
-                if !hand.cards.isEmpty {
-                    if showHoleCard {
-                        // All cards visible - show total hand value
-                        ValueBadge(value: hand.value, color: Color.Hand.dealer)
-                            .transition(.scale.combined(with: .opacity))
-                    } else {
-                        // Hole card hidden - show only the first (face-up) card's value
+                // Calculate value from visible cards only
+                if !hand.cards.isEmpty && visibleCardCount > 0 {
+                    if showHoleCard && visibleCardCount >= hand.cards.count {
+                        // All cards visible - calculate total hand value from visible cards
+                        let visibleCards = Array(hand.cards.prefix(visibleCardCount))
+                        let visibleValue = visibleCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.blackjackValue }
+                        let visibleHasSoftAce = visibleCards.contains { $0.rank == .ace } && visibleValue + 10 <= 21
+                        let displayValue = visibleHasSoftAce && visibleValue + 10 <= 21 ? visibleValue + 10 : visibleValue
+                        
+                        ValueBadge(value: displayValue, color: Color.Hand.dealer)
+                            .animation(nil, value: displayValue) // No animation when value changes
+                    } else if visibleCardCount >= 1 {
+                        // Hole card hidden or not all cards visible - show only the first (face-up) card's value
                         ValueBadge(value: hand.cards[0].blackjackValue, color: Color.Hand.dealer)
-                            .transition(.scale.combined(with: .opacity))
+                            .animation(nil, value: hand.cards[0].blackjackValue) // No animation when value changes
                     }
                 }
             }
             .frame(minHeight: badgeHeight) // Reserve consistent height
-            .animation(.spring(duration: Design.Animation.springDuration), value: hand.cards.isEmpty)
+            // Remove animations on badge appearance/value changes
+            .animation(nil, value: visibleCardCount)
+            .animation(nil, value: showHoleCard)
             // Cards with result badge overlay (overlay prevents height change)
             HStack(spacing: hand.cards.isEmpty ? Design.Spacing.small : cardSpacing) {
                 if hand.cards.isEmpty {
@@ -152,7 +162,8 @@ struct DealerHandView: View {
             showAnimations: true,
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
-            cardSpacing: -20
+            cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCount: 0
         )
     }
 }
@@ -170,7 +181,8 @@ struct DealerHandView: View {
             showAnimations: true,
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
-            cardSpacing: -20
+            cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCount: 2
         )
     }
 }
@@ -188,7 +200,8 @@ struct DealerHandView: View {
             showAnimations: true,
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
-            cardSpacing: -20
+            cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCount: 2
         )
     }
 }
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/PlayerHandView.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/PlayerHandView.swift
index a50193f..37bcdb3 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/PlayerHandView.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/PlayerHandView.swift
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ struct PlayerHandsView: View {
     let cardWidth: CGFloat
     let cardSpacing: CGFloat
     
+    /// Number of visible cards for each hand (completed animations)
+    let visibleCardCounts: [Int]
+    
     /// Current hint to display (shown on active hand only).
     let currentHint: String?
     
@@ -41,6 +44,7 @@ struct PlayerHandsView: View {
                     // Play order: Hand 1 played first (rightmost), then Hand 2, etc.
                     ForEach(Array(hands.enumerated()).reversed(), id: \.element.id) { index, hand in
                         let isActiveHand = index == activeHandIndex && isPlayerTurn
+                        let visibleCount = index < visibleCardCounts.count ? visibleCardCounts[index] : 0
                         PlayerHandView(
                             hand: hand,
                             isActive: isActiveHand,
@@ -51,6 +55,7 @@ struct PlayerHandsView: View {
                             handNumber: hands.count > 1 ? index + 1 : nil,
                             cardWidth: cardWidth,
                             cardSpacing: cardSpacing,
+                            visibleCardCount: visibleCount,
                             // Only show hint on the active hand
                             currentHint: isActiveHand ? currentHint : nil,
                             showHintToast: isActiveHand && showHintToast
@@ -105,6 +110,9 @@ struct PlayerHandView: View {
     let cardWidth: CGFloat
     let cardSpacing: CGFloat
     
+    /// Number of cards that have completed their animation
+    let visibleCardCount: Int
+    
     /// Current hint to display on this hand.
     let currentHint: String?
     
@@ -206,10 +214,35 @@ struct PlayerHandView: View {
                         .foregroundStyle(.white.opacity(Design.Opacity.medium))
                 }
                 
+                // Calculate value from visible (animation-completed) cards
+                // Always show the value - it updates as cards become visible
                 if !hand.cards.isEmpty {
-                    Text(hand.valueDisplay)
+                    // Use only the cards that have completed their animation
+                    let visibleCards = Array(hand.cards.prefix(visibleCardCount))
+                    let visibleValue = visibleCards.reduce(0) { $0 + $1.blackjackValue }
+                    let visibleHasSoftAce = visibleCards.contains { $0.rank == .ace } && visibleValue + 10 <= 21
+                    let displayValue = visibleHasSoftAce && visibleValue + 10 <= 21 ? visibleValue + 10 : visibleValue
+                    
+                    // Determine color based on visible cards
+                    let isVisibleBlackjack = visibleCards.count == 2 && displayValue == 21
+                    let isVisibleBusted = visibleValue > 21
+                    let isVisible21 = displayValue == 21 && !isVisibleBlackjack
+                    
+                    let displayColor: Color = {
+                        if isVisibleBlackjack { return .yellow }
+                        if isVisibleBusted { return .red }
+                        if isVisible21 { return .green }
+                        return .white
+                    }()
+                    
+                    // Show value like hand.valueDisplay does
+                    let valueText = visibleHasSoftAce ? "\(visibleValue)/\(displayValue)" : "\(displayValue)"
+                    
+                    Text(valueText)
                         .font(.system(size: labelFontSize, weight: .bold, design: .rounded))
-                        .foregroundStyle(valueColor)
+                        .foregroundStyle(displayColor)
+                        .animation(nil, value: valueText) // No animation when text changes
+                        .animation(nil, value: displayColor) // No animation when color changes
                 }
                 
                 if hand.isDoubledDown {
@@ -268,6 +301,7 @@ struct PlayerHandView: View {
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
             cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCounts: [0],
             currentHint: nil,
             showHintToast: false
         )
@@ -289,6 +323,7 @@ struct PlayerHandView: View {
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
             cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCounts: [2],
             currentHint: "Hit",
             showHintToast: true
         )
@@ -324,6 +359,7 @@ struct PlayerHandView: View {
             dealingSpeed: 1.0,
             cardWidth: 60,
             cardSpacing: -20,
+            visibleCardCounts: [2, 2, 2, 2],
             currentHint: "Stand",
             showHintToast: true
         )
diff --git a/Blackjack/BlackjackTests/BlackjackTests.swift b/Blackjack/BlackjackTests/BlackjackTests.swift
index ad87f58..20bcad5 100644
--- a/Blackjack/BlackjackTests/BlackjackTests.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/BlackjackTests/BlackjackTests.swift
@@ -7,11 +7,281 @@
 
 import Testing
 @testable import Blackjack
+import CasinoKit
 
 struct BlackjackTests {
 
     @Test func example() async throws {
         // Write your test here and use APIs like `#expect(...)` to check expected conditions.
     }
+    
+    // MARK: - Hand Value Tests
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func handValueCalculation() async throws {
+        var hand = BlackjackHand()
+        
+        // Test empty hand
+        #expect(hand.value == 0, "Empty hand should have value 0")
+        
+        // Test simple values
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .seven)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 12, "5 + 7 should equal 12")
+        #expect(!hand.isSoft, "Hand without ace should not be soft")
+        
+        // Test face cards
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .king),
+            Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .queen)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 20, "King (10) + Queen (10) should equal 20")
+        
+        // Test blackjack
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .king)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 21, "Ace + King should equal 21")
+        #expect(hand.isBlackjack, "Ace + King should be blackjack")
+        #expect(hand.isSoft, "Blackjack hand should be soft")
+        
+        // Test soft hand (ace as 11)
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .six)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 17, "Ace + 6 should equal soft 17")
+        #expect(hand.isSoft, "Ace + 6 should be soft")
+        
+        // Test hard hand (ace as 1)
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .nine)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 15, "Ace + 5 + 9 = 15 (ace counts as 1)")
+        #expect(!hand.isSoft, "Hand over 21 if ace=11 should be hard")
+        
+        // Test bust
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .king),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .queen),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .five)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 25, "10 + 10 + 5 = 25")
+        #expect(hand.isBusted, "Hand over 21 should be busted")
+        
+        // Test multiple aces
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .ace)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 12, "Ace + Ace = 12 (one as 11, one as 1)")
+        #expect(hand.isSoft, "Two aces should be soft")
+        
+        // Test three aces
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .ace)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 13, "Three aces = 13 (one as 11, two as 1)")
+        #expect(hand.isSoft, "Three aces should be soft")
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func handBlackjackDetection() async throws {
+        // Natural blackjack
+        var hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .ten)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.isBlackjack, "Ace + 10 should be blackjack")
+        
+        // 21 with three cards is not blackjack
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .seven),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .seven),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .seven)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.value == 21, "Should have value 21")
+        #expect(!hand.isBlackjack, "21 with 3 cards is not blackjack")
+        
+        // Split hand 21 is not blackjack
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .king)
+        ], bet: 100)
+        hand.isSplit = true
+        #expect(hand.value == 21, "Should have value 21")
+        #expect(!hand.isBlackjack, "21 after split is not blackjack")
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func handSplitDetection() async throws {
+        // Splittable pair
+        var hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .eight),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .eight)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.canSplit, "Pair of 8s should be splittable")
+        
+        // Face cards of same rank can split
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .king),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .king)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.canSplit, "Pair of Kings should be splittable")
+        
+        // Face cards of different ranks cannot split
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .king),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .queen)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canSplit, "King + Queen should not be splittable (different ranks)")
+        
+        // Not splittable - different ranks
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .nine),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .ten)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canSplit, "9 + 10 should not be splittable")
+        
+        // Not splittable - more than 2 cards
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .ace)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canSplit, "Hand with 3 cards should not be splittable")
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func handDoubleDownDetection() async throws {
+        // Can double down with 2 cards
+        var hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .six)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.canDoubleDown, "Should be able to double down with 2 cards")
+        
+        // Cannot double down after already doubled
+        hand.isDoubledDown = true
+        #expect(!hand.canDoubleDown, "Should not be able to double down twice")
+        
+        // Cannot double down with 3+ cards
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .six),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .two)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canDoubleDown, "Should not be able to double down with 3 cards")
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func handHitDetection() async throws {
+        // Can hit with normal hand
+        var hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .five),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .six)
+        ])
+        #expect(hand.canHit, "Should be able to hit with 11")
+        
+        // Cannot hit after standing
+        hand.isStanding = true
+        #expect(!hand.canHit, "Should not be able to hit after standing")
+        
+        // Cannot hit when busted
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .king),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .queen),
+            Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .five)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canHit, "Should not be able to hit when busted")
+        
+        // Cannot hit with blackjack
+        hand = BlackjackHand(cards: [
+            Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace),
+            Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .king)
+        ])
+        #expect(!hand.canHit, "Should not be able to hit with blackjack")
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Card Value Tests
+    
+    @Test func cardHiLoValues() async throws {
+        // Low cards (2-6) = +1
+        #expect(Card(suit: .spades, rank: .two).hiLoValue == 1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .three).hiLoValue == 1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .four).hiLoValue == 1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .five).hiLoValue == 1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .spades, rank: .six).hiLoValue == 1)
+        
+        // Neutral cards (7-9) = 0
+        #expect(Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .seven).hiLoValue == 0)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .eight).hiLoValue == 0)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .nine).hiLoValue == 0)
+        
+        // High cards (10, J, Q, K, A) = -1
+        #expect(Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ten).hiLoValue == -1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .hearts, rank: .jack).hiLoValue == -1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .clubs, rank: .queen).hiLoValue == -1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .diamonds, rank: .king).hiLoValue == -1)
+        #expect(Card(suit: .spades, rank: .ace).hiLoValue == -1)
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Game State Tests
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func gameStateInitialization() async throws {
+        let state = GameState(settings: GameSettings())
+        
+        // Initial state
+        #expect(state.balance == 10000, "Should start with $10,000")
+        #expect(state.currentBet == 0, "Should start with no bet")
+        #expect(state.playerHands.isEmpty, "Should start with no hands")
+        #expect(state.dealerHand.cards.isEmpty, "Should start with empty dealer hand")
+        
+        // Check phase enum
+        switch state.currentPhase {
+        case .betting:
+            break // Expected
+        default:
+            Issue.record("Should start in betting phase")
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func gameStateBetting() async throws {
+        let state = GameState(settings: GameSettings())
+        
+        // Place a bet
+        state.placeBet(amount: 100)
+        #expect(state.currentBet == 100, "Bet should be placed")
+        #expect(state.balance == 9900, "Balance should decrease")
+        
+        // Add to bet
+        state.placeBet(amount: 50)
+        #expect(state.currentBet == 150, "Bet should increase")
+        #expect(state.balance == 9850, "Balance should decrease more")
+        
+        // Clear bet
+        state.clearBet()
+        #expect(state.currentBet == 0, "Bet should be cleared")
+        #expect(state.balance == 10000, "Balance should be restored")
+    }
+    
+    @Test @MainActor func gameStateDealing() async throws {
+        let state = GameState(settings: GameSettings())
+        
+        // Place bet and deal
+        state.placeBet(amount: 100)
+        await state.deal()
+        
+        // Verify hands were dealt
+        #expect(state.playerHands.count == 1, "Should have 1 player hand")
+        #expect(state.playerHands[0].cards.count == 2, "Player should have 2 cards")
+        #expect(state.dealerHand.cards.count == 2, "Dealer should have 2 cards")
+        
+        // Verify values are valid
+        #expect(state.playerHands[0].value >= 2, "Player hand should have valid value")
+        #expect(state.playerHands[0].value <= 21, "Player hand should not exceed 21 initially")
+    }
 
 }
diff --git a/Blackjack/BlackjackUITests/BlackjackUITests.swift b/Blackjack/BlackjackUITests/BlackjackUITests.swift
index 8a3cda9..f4a0e70 100644
--- a/Blackjack/BlackjackUITests/BlackjackUITests.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/BlackjackUITests/BlackjackUITests.swift
@@ -8,28 +8,205 @@
 import XCTest
 
 final class BlackjackUITests: XCTestCase {
+    
+    var app: XCUIApplication!
 
     override func setUpWithError() throws {
         // Put setup code here. This method is called before the invocation of each test method in the class.
 
         // In UI tests it is usually best to stop immediately when a failure occurs.
         continueAfterFailure = false
-
-        // In UI tests it’s important to set the initial state - such as interface orientation - required for your tests before they run. The setUp method is a good place to do this.
+        
+        app = XCUIApplication()
+        app.launchArguments = ["UI-TESTING"]
+        
+        // In UI tests it's important to set the initial state - such as interface orientation - required for your tests before they run. The setUp method is a good place to do this.
     }
 
     override func tearDownWithError() throws {
         // Put teardown code here. This method is called after the invocation of each test method in the class.
+        app = nil
     }
 
     @MainActor
     func testExample() throws {
         // UI tests must launch the application that they test.
-        let app = XCUIApplication()
         app.launch()
 
         // Use XCTAssert and related functions to verify your tests produce the correct results.
     }
+    
+    // MARK: - UI Navigation Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testAppLaunches() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.exists, "App should launch successfully")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testTopBarElements() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for the app to load
+        let balanceText = app.staticTexts.matching(identifier: "balance").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(balanceText.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Balance should be visible")
+        
+        // Check settings button exists
+        let settingsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "settings").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsButton.exists, "Settings button should exist")
+        
+        // Check help button exists
+        let helpButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "help").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpButton.exists, "Help button should exist")
+        
+        // Check stats button exists
+        let statsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "stats").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(statsButton.exists, "Stats button should exist")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testSettingsSheet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Find and tap settings button
+        let settingsButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "settings").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Settings button should exist")
+        settingsButton.tap()
+        
+        // Wait for settings sheet to appear
+        let settingsSheet = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(settingsSheet.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Settings sheet should appear")
+        
+        // Check for some expected elements in settings
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.staticTexts["Table Limits"].waitForExistence(timeout: 1) || 
+                     app.staticTexts["Game Settings"].waitForExistence(timeout: 1), 
+                     "Settings content should be visible")
+        
+        // Close settings (tap outside or dismiss button)
+        if app.buttons["Done"].exists {
+            app.buttons["Done"].tap()
+        } else {
+            // Tap outside to dismiss
+            app.coordinate(withNormalizedOffset: CGVector(dx: 0.1, dy: 0.1)).tap()
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testHelpSheet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Find and tap help button
+        let helpButton = app.buttons.matching(identifier: "help").firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Help button should exist")
+        helpButton.tap()
+        
+        // Wait for help sheet to appear
+        let helpSheet = app.scrollViews.firstMatch
+        XCTAssertTrue(helpSheet.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Help sheet should appear")
+        
+        // Check for rules content
+        XCTAssertTrue(app.staticTexts["Rules"].exists || 
+                     app.staticTexts["How to Play"].exists,
+                     "Rules content should be visible")
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Betting Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testChipSelector() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for chip selector to appear
+        let chipSelector = app.otherElements["chip-selector"]
+        XCTAssertTrue(chipSelector.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) || 
+                     app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS '$'")).count > 0,
+                     "Chip selector should be visible")
+        
+        // Find a chip button (they should have $ in the label)
+        let chipButtons = app.buttons.matching(NSPredicate(format: "label CONTAINS '$'"))
+        XCTAssertGreaterThan(chipButtons.count, 0, "Should have chip buttons")
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testPlaceBet() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait for betting area
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Find deal button (should be disabled initially)
+        let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+        XCTAssertTrue(dealButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2), "Deal button should exist")
+        
+        // Initially deal button should be disabled
+        XCTAssertFalse(dealButton.isEnabled, "Deal button should be disabled before bet")
+        
+        // Tap on betting zone
+        let bettingZone = app.otherElements["betting-zone"]
+        if bettingZone.exists {
+            bettingZone.tap()
+            
+            // Deal button should now be enabled (or still disabled if bet is below minimum)
+            // We can't reliably test this without knowing the bet amount vs minimum
+        }
+    }
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testClearButton() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        // Wait and place a bet by tapping betting zone
+        sleep(1)
+        let bettingZone = app.otherElements["betting-zone"]
+        if bettingZone.exists {
+            bettingZone.tap()
+        }
+        
+        // Find clear button
+        let clearButton = app.buttons["Clear"]
+        if clearButton.exists {
+            clearButton.tap()
+            
+            // After clearing, deal button should be disabled again
+            let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+            XCTAssertFalse(dealButton.isEnabled, "Deal button should be disabled after clear")
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Gameplay Tests
+    
+    @MainActor
+    func testDealCards() throws {
+        app.launch()
+        
+        sleep(1)
+        
+        // Place a bet by tapping betting zone multiple times to ensure we meet minimum
+        let bettingZone = app.otherElements["betting-zone"]
+        if bettingZone.exists {
+            for _ in 1...5 {
+                bettingZone.tap()
+            }
+        }
+        
+        // Find and tap deal button
+        let dealButton = app.buttons["Deal"]
+        if dealButton.waitForExistence(timeout: 2) && dealButton.isEnabled {
+            dealButton.tap()
+            
+            // Wait for cards to be dealt
+            sleep(2)
+            
+            // After dealing, we should see hit/stand buttons or a result
+            let hitButton = app.buttons["Hit"]
+            let standButton = app.buttons["Stand"]
+            let newRoundButton = app.buttons["New Round"]
+            
+            XCTAssertTrue(hitButton.exists || standButton.exists || newRoundButton.exists,
+                         "Should see action buttons after dealing")
+        }
+    }
 
     @MainActor
     func testLaunchPerformance() throws {