DOUBLE DOWN: Double the original bet and get only one additional card.

STAND: remain with the two initial cards.

Player can HIT as many times as he wants. The player then needs to make one of the following moves: If the player or the dealer don't have a Blackjack, the game proceeds. In that case, if the dealer ends up with a Blackjack, the player wins 2-1. If the dealer's up card is an ACE, players can purchase Insurance for half their original bet. If the dealer also has a Blackjack with his two initial cards, a tie (PUSH) is announced and player keeps his money.Ī blackjack consists of an ACE and a 10 value card

If the 2 initial cards add up to 21 (as a result of a combination between a face card or a 10 and an ACE) the player has a Blackjack. Only one of the dealer's cards is placed face down (hole cards). The dealer will then deal two initial cards to each player, including himself. To start the hand the player needs to place a bet on the table, in the designated area. Number cards (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) are worth according to their values Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are always worth 10 Ace is worth 1 or 11, depending to the player's choice. If you exceed 21 you will BUST and lose the hand.Īll cards in the deck are used except for the Joker. You win the game if your hand reaches the closest number to 21 without exceeding it. You only play against the dealer and not against the other players.

Usually the game involves a dealer, representing the casino and up to 7 players. You can then start playing our free Blackjack game, or go straight to the big league and play for real money. It will take you just a few minutes to get a hold of it. We have gathered all rules for you in a simple and reader friendly way. Its rules are straight forward and simple.

Blackjack is basically not a hard game to learn.

Rules of black jack