Blackjack is a casino game that involves betting and playing against the dealer. The object of blackjack is to accumulate cards with point totals as close to 21 as possible, without going over 21. The player may bet on their hand, and can also bet on whether the dealer will bust (go over 21). If the player’s hand beats the dealer’s hand, then the player wins. If the player goes over 21, then they lose. Blackjack has a number of specific rules that players should be aware of before playing:
– Blackjack pays out 3:2. This means that for every $5 bet, the player would receive $7.50 in return (3 x $2.50).
– A blackjack is a hand that consists of an ace and a 10-point card, or a two-card combination that totals 21. If the player has blackjack, they automatically win, regardless of what the dealer has.
– The dealer must hit on 16 or lower, and stand on 17 or higher.
– The player can double down on any two cards. This means that the player can double their bet, and receive just one more card.
– The player can split pairs (two cards of the same rank). This means that the player can play two hands, each with its own bet. If the player splits a pair and gets another pair, then they can split again.
– Insurance is available when the dealer has an ace showing. The player can bet up to half of their original bet on insurance, and if the dealer does have blackjack, then the player will win 2:1 on their insurance bet.
– If the player busts (goes over 21), then they lose automatically, even if the dealer also busts.
– The order of cards is as follows: A23456789TJQKA. This means that an ace is high and a two is low.
