Classic Blackjack
Blackjack or 21 (twenty-one), is by far the most popular casino table game. It is quick to learn the basics and playing blackjack is fun. The objective of Blackjack is for a Player to come as close to 21 without going over, while still having a higher total than the Dealer. Prior to receiving any cards, the Player must place a bet. Once the bet is made, the Player is dealt two cards face up. The Dealer is also dealt two cards. If the total value of the Player's cards is closer to 21 than the Dealer, the Player wins as much as was bet. The Player also wins if the Dealer goes over 21 and the Player has not busted.
Blackjack is the most popular casino table game in the world, and it's easy to see why. It's fast-paced, can be learned quickly and offers casino game players some of the best odds available.
The gameplay in Blackjack is relatively simple: a player has to come as close to 21 without going over, while still having a higher total than the dealer. To receive cards, the player must first place a bet. The cards are dealt in rotation from the dealer, moving left-to-right. The dealer's hand features one card face up and one face down. A player can then choose to receive more cards for their hand or showdown, and see who'll come closest to 21 without going over.
How To Play Blackjack
- The standard Blackjack game is played using six decks, which are reshuffled after each hand.
- Dealer will hit on a soft 17.
- The player may split up to three hands.
- The player may surrender any first two cards.
- Split aces receive only one card.
- No re-splitting of aces.
- A split ace and a ten-value card is not a Blackjack.
- A player wins when they hold a score of 21 or less but greater than the dealer's final total or they achieve a score of 21 or less when the dealer's final score exceeds 21.
Card Values
- Card suits are irrelevant.
- Cards 2 to 10 have face value.
- Jacks, queens and kings are worth 10.
- Aces have a value of 1 or 11.
Betting
- Click on a chip to place a bet.
- Additional clicks on the chip interface will add to the wager.
- To remove a bet from play, click on the chip in the betting circle.
- Minimum amount to bet is $1 while the maximum is $5000.
Payouts
- An ace and any ten-value card together on the initial deal is called a Blackjack. Blackjack pays 3 to 2, providing that the dealer does not also have Blackjack.
- A player and dealer Blackjack on the same hand results in a tie, known as a push.
- Any other winning hand is paid 1 to 1.
- Insurance pays 2 to 1.
- Any winning score of 21 after a split is paid 1 to 1.
Glossary
- Bust - When either the dealer's or the player's cards equal more than 21.
- Bust Card - The individual card that brings a hand’s total to over 21.
- Hole Card - The dealer card that remains face-down until the player’s hands have been resolved.
- Paint - Any face card, such as a king or queen.
- Push - When the total of both hands are the same and fall between 17 and 21, neither hand wins.
- Soft Hand - Any hand in which an ace is counted as an 11.
- Stand - Choosing to receive no more cards from the dealer
- Stiff - A hard hand total between 12 and 16.