BlackJack Guide

One of the most familiar games in the world, BlackJack out numbers other table games at most brick-and-mortar casinos by almost 2 to 1. This is not surprising because BlackJack offers everything that most gamblers want in a casino game: generous odds for the gambler, easy to follow rules, a variety of betting options, and quick action.

The object of BlackJack

The object of BlackJack is very simple: to get card that total 21, or as close to 21 without going over, and to get closer to 21 than the dealer. Cards 2 - 10 count at their face value and face cards (jack, queen, and king) count as 10. An ace can either count as a 1 or 11 and suits (hearts, spades, etc) don’t matter at all in BlackJack.

If your hand equals the dealer’s hand, it’s called a “push” and nulls the hand void. You don’t win or lose anything.

A “natural blackjack”, an ace with a face card or 10, pays more than just getting your cards to total 21. Also, a natural blackjack beats the latter example, as well. You would be the winner, for instance, if you are dealt and Ace and a Queen and the dealer has three 7’s (equaling 21). As a matter of fact, the caisno usually pays all blackjacks before the dealer takes any cards.