One of the very popular card games that are played in many Casinos is Blackjack, also called 21. The rules are straightforward enough for anyone to learn, provided the payer can add, eliciting an entertaining afternoon or evening; particularly in a Casino where the winner can easily make a lot of money on their betting. This article provides information on the Casino’s basic rules of the game, playing, betting, and suggestions on how to win.

Basics

The basic intent of the game is that the player’s cards add up to a number that is closer to 21 than that of the dealer’s hand; however, they cannot “bust” or have the total of the cards over 21. The players are only playing against the Casino dealer, not the other players. The values of the cards correspond to the numbers printed on the card, with the face cards, Jack, Queen, or King valued at 10, and the Ace valued at as one or 11.

Playing

The players make their bets, and the Casino dealer deals the cards to each player in two passes, generally face down, with the exception of the dealer’s cards, which are face up. Once the cards are dealt, each player indicates if they want an additional card or not, and as the dealer completes the hand, and either pays the winning players or collects the bets. In most Casinos the dealer must “stand” if the value of their cards is 17 or greater, or continue to draw cards until they reach, or exceed, the value.

Betting

Casinos have a series of chips that players cash in for use at the Blackjack tables. To make a bet, place the desired number of chips into the circle at the player’s position. When the cards are dealt, the bets in the circle cannot be changed. Most Casinos have an option called “doubling down”, which can only be done when the players have two cards in their hand. “Doubling down” permits the player to double their bet but receive only one additional card. To “double down”, toss the two cards face-up on the table, add the additional amount to bet in the circle, and receive the extra card. Players can double down on any amount up to the amount of the original bet.

Terminology

In the Casino, there are several terms that players need to know and understand, such as:

· Blackjack or Natural – a total of 21 with only two cards, a face card and an Ace.

· Stand – player keeps the number of cards dealt

· Hit or Draw – player wants another card from the dealer

· Surrender – an option for the player to fold their hand costing half of their bet

Strategy

The fundamental strategy is to determine when to hit or stand, and double down or split; essentially the aspect of human options comes into play, and there are no hard and fast rules.

Blackjack is a Casino game in which the rules are very simple – come closest to 21 and beat the dealer.