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Blackjack

Blackjack can be variously called the 21, Pontoon or Vingt-et-un. The origin of the game is still under debate because it is not yet known. First time the game was played in France in the 18th century.

When the game was brought to the US, it was not favoured by gamblers. Consequently, the casinos have to give incentive by giving bonus payout to gamblers so that they will play the game. But today, the whole thing has changed. Blackjack has become popular and it is most favoured online casino game without any house edge.

Objective

One of the reasons why blackjack is popular today across the globe is partly because mathematics can be applied in the game. The aim of the game is quite simple. The game is played by gamblers against the dealer. So, the target of each player is to get hand that is higher than that of the dealer but should not be more than 21.

Card Values

The counting of the cards is determined by the face value of the cards. For example, the card that has the numbers ranging from 2-9 retains their face value. Kings, jacks and queens are valued as 10 while aces are valued as 1 or 11 and this depends on your need. The best hand in the game is known as blackjack. A player will hit blackjack if has an ace and any of the cards with the face value of 10.

The game is won by a player with hand that total more than that of the dealer but the total should not be more than 21. Should the total be above 21, the player loses. If the dealer also has a hand that is above 21, then dealer loses.

Things to Know

Blackjack is predicated on luck. But it also needs skills as well as strategies. This is why you have to master the game very well. You should know what to do and how to do it during the game. There some betting options available to players during the game.

1. Hit: this is also refers to as draw. In blackjack the players are allowed to draw card from the deck of card pending when he busts or stands. To draw a card you have to indicate by tapping your hand on the table.

2. Stand or stay: a player stands if he thinks that the cards he has hands are better for him - that is he does not require any other card. He can indicate this by waving at the dealer.

3. Double: this is done when a players thinks that he requires only a card. He can now double his staking amount and draw a card.

There are other strategies used in blackjack such as:

  • Surrender
  • Insurance
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