Blackjack is amongst the most
popular and well recognized of modern Casino games. It is
a game between you and the dealer. During a game of Blackjack
cards are dealt from a deck of cards called a shoe. Traditionally
a shoe may contain anything from one standard 52-card deck
to 6 such decks. Our version of Blackjack is played exclusively
with a single 52-card deck, as this offers you the best possible
chances of winning.
You will be dealt two cards. The Dealer will be dealt one
card. In some Casinos the Dealer is dealt two cards but only
one is turned so that it's value can be revealed. The card
that remains face down is called the 'hole card.'
The object of Blackjack is to obtain a hand with the highest
possible value without exceeding 21. All face cards (Kings,
Queens and Jacks) have a value of ten and the Aces can have
a value of one (1) or eleven (11).
If your initial two cards do not total 21 then you may request
additional cards (called a hit). If your hand does not go
bust (exceeds 21) and still does not equal 21 you may continue
to request additional cards until your hand goes bust, reaches
21 or you decide to 'Stand' (Stay.) If you are dealt a Blackjack
(an ace and a card of value ten) then the dealer will automatically
lose unless his single card is an ace or a card of value ten.
If you are dealt a Blackjack then he will not be allowed to
draw further cards as he already has the best possible hand.
If you are dealt a Blackjack (an ace and a card of value ten) then the dealer will automatically lose unless his single card is an ace or a card of value ten. If you are dealt a Blackjack then he will not be allowed to draw further cards as he already has the best possible hand. If you go bust the game is over and the dealer wins.
If you reach 21 or choose to Stand, the dealer will draw another card. If the dealer's hand is less then 17 in value, the dealer must continue to draw cards until his Blackjack hand's value equals 17 or more. In the event of the dealer not going bust the value of the dealer and your hands are then compared. If your hand is stronger the Casino will pay you twice the amount originally wagered. If you win on a Blackjack you will be paid out 2.5 times your original bet.
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