Blackjack

The game of Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games. It is only a few decades ago that it was introduced into casinos, but it immediately attracted avid gamblers and rapidly became a favorite.

Blackjack is a game of strategy and not pure luck. Like poker, you can improve your skills and follow optimal play at blackjack. If you want games of pure luck, it is recommended not to waste time at the blackjack tables, but rather to play roulette or bingo.

a blackjack hand

The rules of blackjack are rather simple, but it is in the details that you can make a difference. You will always play against the house, even if you sit with other players, as everyone plays against the dealer.

Both the dealer and the players get each 2 cards. The player has his cards face up, while only one of the dealer's cards is visible. It does not matter that the dealer sees your card or not, as he must play according to precise rules and he has no choice in his actions, but you do. This is what makes blackjack a strategic game.

The goal is to get as close as possible to 21, but not exceed it. Each card equals its value except face cards, which are all worth ten. Aces can take the value of one or eleven.

To illustrate how it works, in the hand in the picture above, the player has 23J6. As the jack equals ten, this is 2+3+10+6=21, the best possible score. The dealer has 6+10+8=24 which exceeds 21, so he is so-called bust and the player wins $200.

The decisions that the player must make are to hit (get another card) or stand (stay put). There are also a lot of interesting cases where he can get insurance, double down, surrender or split.

Blackjack is one of the most stimulating casino games for the players who love to have a mix of luck and strategy in the games they play. Check the article about where to play blackjack online for information about the best online casinos for blackjack.

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