How To Play Blackjack
Blackjack is a fun and simple game whether it's played in a casino or online. If you're playing online, you need to find a room where the dealer might not be accustomed to winning every hand. This could spell trouble as you might find that you're paying more money out than you're winning. Pay attention to the number of hands that have been won by other players as well. This could be an indication as to how well the cards are dealt and if it seems like the deck might be set in the favor of the dealer if there are few hands won by players. The Basics When you begin playing blackjack, you'll see that it's rather easy to understand the concept of the game. The goal is to get as close to 21 or to reach 21 without going over that number. If the dealer goes over 21, then you win that match as long as you don't go over, either. Start by betting small so that you get a feel for how the dealer plays. Keep in mind that if you go over 21, you lose even if the dealer goes over 21 as well. Values Unlike poker, you don't have to pay attention to the suits of the cards as there are no straights or flush hands that you can get. Each card is the same value as shown. Face cards are worth 10, and the Ace can be either a 10 or a one depending on how it's needed or how you want to play the card in the game. If your cards have an Ace, it's considered soft because the value of the hand can change. Winning Or Losing You are usually dealt two cards to begin the game. One card is normally kept face-up while the other is turned face-down. You will look at the card that is face-down to determine if you want to stay with the hand that you have or take a hit. If you hit and receive a card that will get you closer to 21 without going over, then it's best to stay. However, if it looks like the dealer might go over 21, then you might want to hit one more time. You can stay with the hand that you have if you are satisfied with the number. If the value is between 16 and 20, then it's usually best to stay instead of taking a risk and going over.