Blackjack Rules
Read up on the rules of blackjack here!
A big part of Blackjack’s enduring appeal is that Blackjack rules are very easy to pickup. The basics of blackjack are straightforward and common to all variations; simply put the aim of Blackjack is to end up with the highest scoring hand as long as it doesn’t exceed 21. The skill comes in deciding whether to “stand” (stick with your cards) or “hit” (take another card). If the total value of your cards goes over 21 then you’ve gone “bust” and lost the hand.
A “Blackjack” occurs when a player holds an ace and a 10 as their first two cards. Unless someone ties with you by also being dealt a Blackjack hand, you win the pot.
If no Blackjack hands are dealt, the aim of the game is to beat the dealer, without going over 21. This is achieved by dealing more cards – essentially getting as close to 21 as you dare!
In Blackjack the number cards are all worth face value, the face cards are all worth 10 and an ace can either be 1 or 11. If the ace can be counted as either a 1 or an 11 without the value of the hand exceeding 21 then your hand is a “soft” total; for example, if you were have an ace and a 7 you’d have a “soft” 18 because the ace could still be high or low without you going bust.
Blackjack rules state that the dealer will continue to deal himself cards until his hand total reaches 17 or higher. As soon as his hand reaches 17 he will stop dealing to himself.
If both of your cards are of the same value it’s possible to “split” your hand. This means that the wager is doubled with both hands being worth the original bet.
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