Blackjack
Blackjack is a card game in which each player competes directly against the house. The goal is to reach a hand value of 21 points, or get as close as possible without going over.
The Basics
6 Decks
Played with a total of 6 decks of 52 cards each.
Cards 2–10
Cards 2 through 10 keep their face value.
Cards J Q K
The face cards J, Q, and K are worth 10 points.
Ace
The Ace counts 1 or 11, whichever benefits the player.
How to Play?
Place your bet
Place your bet before the cards are dealt.
Receive two cards
The dealer deals two cards to each player and two to the house.
Watch the dealer
Take note of the dealer's face-up card.
Decide your move
Choose to hit, stand, double down, or split.
Win the hand
Beat the dealer's total without going over 21.
Player Actions
Game options on each turn
*Doubling down and splitting are subject to each venue's house rules.
An Ace paired with any 10-point card as your first two cards is called a Natural Blackjack. This hand typically pays 3 to 2 on your bet.
Results
Player Busts
If the player goes over 21 points, they automatically lose.
Dealer Busts
If the dealer goes over 21, all remaining players win.
Push (Tie)
If the player and dealer end with the same total, the bet is returned.
