From the source rules
Who goes first in Kings Corner?
Bicycle Cards rules, standard 52-card pack (English)
The player to the left of the dealer starts.
Source & edition
- Kings Corner — How to PlayBicycle Cards (The United States Playing Card Company) · Quick rules summary · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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