The purpose of achieving 21 is quite simple to understand, but there are still some rules you should keep in mind before participating in real money casinos. To get used to them, we suggest you play for fun first. Let’s take a walkthrough of what a conventional game would look like to see how it all works:
Blackjack STEP 1
STEP 1
Participate in a table.
Participate in a casino table. Once all participants are ready, everyone gets two cards on top. The dealer also deals two cards, one face up and the other face down.
STEP 2
Decide whether to hit or stand After analyzing the value of your hand and all the cards that have been dealt, the next step is to get as close to 21 as possible without going bust. Blackjack STEP 2 Ask for a card Ask the dealer for another card. Do this when, based on the current value of your cards, you are either confident that the next card will not cause you to bust, or you are willing to take a chance that the dealer will get a better hand.
Take a deep breath.
Ask the dealer to move on to the next participant and not deal you any more cards. You are most likely to do this when the value of your cards is already considerably high (e.g., over 17) and you cannot be sure that the dealer’s hand will exceed yours.
STEP 3 The value of your hand As a result of the move you just made, your hand probably has a new value. You are still in the game if your hand is worth 21 or less.
STEP 4 The dealer shows his cards When all the players at the table have made their decision, the dealer shows the card he had face down.
STEP 5 Check Who Is Closest to 21 If your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer’s, you beat the dealer and win. If the dealer has 21 or a score closer to 21 than the other players, the dealer wins. The dealer will give you your winnings if you’re lucky.
Fundamental Rules to Keep in Mind
Normal winnings are paid out at a 1:1 ratio.
That is, when the value of your cards is closer to 21 than the dealer’s.
Blackjack winnings are paid out at a 3:2 ratio.
Once your cards total 21, you’ll bet 16 or lower. The dealer must hit on any hand with a value of 16 or less.
Hit or Stand. Players have the option of adding a card to their hand (hitting) or not (standing), in order to bring their final hand to a value of 21 or as close as possible. They can also double down or bust…
Split. Transform your two-card hand into two separate hands for an extra chance of beating the dealer. This option is effective when you have two cards of equal value.
Doubling down. You can decide to double your bet mid-hand, but you will only receive one additional card and will not be able to request another. However, doubling down might not be your best choice when you have more than a 10 or 11.