Rules of blackjack
July 17 2023
Rules of blackjack
Posted on July 17, 2023
Blackjack is a popular casino card game that is played with one or more decks of standard playing cards. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer by having a hand that is closer to 21 points than the dealer's hand, without going over 21. Here are the basic rules of blackjack:
Card Values
In blackjack, the value of each card is as follows:
Ace: 1 or 11 points
Face cards (King, Queen, Jack): 10 points
All other cards: their numerical value (2-10)
Game Setup
Blackjack is played at a table with a designated dealer, who is responsible for dealing the cards and managing the game. The dealer deals two cards to each player and two cards to themselves, with one card face-up and one card face-down.
Player Decisions
Players must decide whether to "hit" (take another card) or "stand" (keep their current hand). Players can continue to hit until they reach 21 or decide to stand. Players can also "double down," which involves doubling their original bet and receiving only one additional card. Players can also "split" their hand if they are dealt two cards of the same value, creating two separate hands to play.
Dealer Play
After all players have finished making their decisions, the dealer reveals their face-down card. If the dealer's hand is 16 points or less, they must hit until their hand reaches 17 points or more. If the dealer's hand is 17 points or more, they must stand.
Winning and Losing
If a player's hand is closer to 21 than the dealer's hand without going over 21, the player wins. If the player's hand goes over 21, they lose. If the dealer's hand goes over 21, the player wins. If the player's hand and the dealer's hand have the same value, it's a "push," and the player neither wins nor loses.
These are the basic rules of blackjack, but there may be variations in different casinos or with different blackjack games. It's important to familiarize yourself with the specific rules of the game you are playing before you begin to play.
