diff --git a/src/pyjack/dealer.py b/src/pyjack/dealer.py
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+from pyjack.deck import Deck
+from pyjack.player import Player
+
+
+class Dealer(Player):
+    """The Dealer inherits all player functionality but has a specific,
+    automated turn behavior."""
+
+    def __init__(self, chips: int) -> None:
+        super().__init__(chips)
+
+    def play(self, deck: Deck) -> None:
+        """Called only after the human player has finished their turn."""
+        while self.hand.value < 17:
+            self.hit(deck)
diff --git a/src/pyjack/player.py b/src/pyjack/player.py
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+from pyjack.hand import Hand
+from pyjack.deck import Deck
+
+
+class Player:
+    """Sets up the player's name, starting chips, and a new Hand object."""
+
+    def __init__(self, chips: int) -> None:
+        self.hand = Hand()
+        self.chips = chips
+
+    def hit(self, deck: Deck):
+        """Draws Card: Retrieves a card from the Deck and passes it to
+        the internal hand."""
+
+        self.hand.add_card(deck.deal_card())
+
+    def stand(self) -> None:
+        """Sets an internal state, signaling the end of the players
+        draw phase."""
+        return