What
is Blackjack?
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 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 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.
