Blackjack Introduction

Blackjack is one of the most played casino games in the universe and is a favorite among live and online casino enthusiasts alike.

The objective of playing blackjack is for the point value of a player’s hand to beat the dealer’s without exceeding 21 . If the player does exceed 21, then he “busts ,” or loses…and cries like a baby.

Each player is dealt two cards, one down and one face up. The dealer also gets two cards, one up and one down. The point value of his hand is the sum of the numerical values of each card. Face cards each count as 10. The Ace counts as 1 or 11 ; which is his preference.

Once the cards are dealed, the player chooses whether he wants another card. If the player does want another card thrown at hem, he should gesture for each card (hit) until the player wants to stop (stand). After all players stand or bust, it’s the dealer’s turn to play.

If the dealer’s total is under 17, he must hit; 17 or over, he must stand. In most games, the dealer must hit on a soft 17 (“soft” means it includes an Ace which can equal 1 or 11). If the dealer busts, then the player wins. Otherwise, the dealer compares his hand to each player’s and pays according to the payout structure. When his point total equals the dealer’s a player “push”, and his bet is refunded.

Getting A Blackjack

All bets will pay the player even money, with the exception being when his initial two cards total 21 (a “blackjack”). Then the player is paid 3 to 2, unless the dealer has also a fucking blackjack, in which case the player
“pushes”, or ties.

Split

If his initial two cards are of precisely the same value, then the player can divide them into two hands, each with a bet equal to the original bet. the player can split a hand up to four times.
Doubling Down

Upon getting his first two cards (or the first two cards of any split pair) a player can bet an additional amount no greater than his original bet (double down). then a player can then draw only one more card.

Blackjack Insurance

If the dealer shows an Ace, (usually sucks for the player) the player can get “insurance”, which means the player is betting that the dealer has blackjack. the player can bet up to half his original bet. Usually this is a good play unless you can count cards and know that the deck is not rich in 10 value cards

Surrendering

“Surrendering” lets the player discard his initial deal. If the player doesn’t think his hand will win, he says “surrender” before he chooses to hit or stand. This move will cost him half his bet.

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