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Blackjack<\/a> is popular for good reason. Its rules are easy to understand \u2013 you can play this game competently within an hour.<\/p>\n This guide will brief you on the basic blackjack rules and terms for beginners. Let’s get going!<\/p>\n You must make a hand that beats the dealer to win at Blackjack. To do this, your hand should be as close as possible to 21 points, without going over 21.<\/p>\n If your cards combined value excdeeds that of the dealer, you’ll win your stake doubled. If the dealers cards are closer to 21, you lose your stake. The same happens if you go over 21. Blackjack, meaning that you hit 21 on your cards pays out accordingly to rules of that specific blackjack game, but usually 3:2.<\/p>\n To win consistently at Blackjack, you must understand the value of your cards. Here’s the lowdown on what they’re worth:<\/p>\n To calculate your score, add up each card in your hand. Your starting hand can have a value of 4 to 21.<\/p>\n If your hand is worth 21, that’s a Blackjack. A Blackjack is an unbeatable hand – at worst, the dealer can only tie it by also getting 21. And if they lose, you get paid out at 3:2 odds!<\/p>\n If you’re new to game of Blackjack, its terms can be confusing. As you encounter them, look them up in this handy table:<\/p>\n As stated above, doubling down allows you to double your wager in exchange for receiving one more card. Therefore, it can be a profitable move if you have a strong hand (one with a starting value of 9-11).<\/p>\n American Blackjack allows you to double down on ANY<\/strong> hand. But in European Blackjack, you can only do this on hands with a starting value of 9 to 11.<\/p>\nHow Do I Win At Blackjack?<\/h2>\n
Blackjack Card Values<\/h3>\n
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\n Card<\/strong><\/td>\n Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ace<\/strong><\/td>\n Ace can be worth 1 point or 11 points \u2013 depending on which value (a)<\/strong> gives you a better score and (b)<\/strong> does not cause you to go bust. For example, if you are dealt an Ace and a 6, it counts as 17 if you stand. But if you hit and you are dealt a 7, you would have 14 points, as 24 points would bust your hand.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2-10<\/strong><\/td>\n These cards are worth their face value. Therefore, a 6 of hearts is worth 6 points.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Jack, Queen, and King<\/strong><\/td>\n These face cards are worth 10 points each.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Blackjack Terms Meaning<\/h2>\n
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\n Term<\/strong><\/td>\n What It Means<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udca1 Ace<\/strong><\/td>\n This card is worth either 1 or 11 points \u2013 whichever gives you a better score.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83d\udcb0 Bankroll<\/strong><\/td>\n Money used specifically for gaming purposes. Always keep this sum separate from your personal accounts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83d\udcb2 Bet Behind<\/strong><\/td>\n Betting on the hand of another player. This option is available on some live dealer blackjack tables when all seats are occupied.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u2660\ufe0f Blackjack<\/strong><\/td>\n A popular table game where players try to draw as close to 21 as possible without busting (going over 21).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udf88\u2728 Busting<\/strong><\/td>\n Drawing to any score over 21 (22 or higher). Do this, and you lose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u270c\ufe0f Double Down<\/strong><\/td>\n Doubling your initial wager in exchange for getting one more card.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udccf Face Card<\/strong><\/td>\n Jacks, Queens, and Kings, which are worth 10 points. Tens can also be considered face cards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \u26f0 Hard Hand<\/strong><\/td>\n Any hand without an Ace. These hands lack the flexibility of a soft hand (e.g., a soft 14 can be 4 or 14, while a hard 14 is 14.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83d\udca5 Hit<\/strong><\/td>\n Asking the dealer for another card.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udfe0 House Edge<\/strong><\/td>\n The gaming site advantage over players. If you bet $1\/hand and the house edge is 2%, the house will (on average) earn $2 profit over 100 hands. However, due to short-term luck, you can profit over that same period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83d\udcc3 Insurance<\/strong><\/td>\n A side bet that pays out at 2:1 if the dealer has a Blackjack.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83d\udc35 Monkey<\/strong><\/td>\n Monkey is a slang term meaning any card with the face value of 10 (so 10, J, Q, and K). It is common to hear this term at land-based casinos when the dealer has hit a 12 - 16 hand and is forced to draw one more card.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83e\udd43 Rummy<\/strong><\/td>\n A side bet available in some blackjack variations. If the first 3 cards are of the same rank (ex. 5H, 5S, 5D), or same suit (All Diamonds, Hearts, Clubs, or Spades). Rummy hands pay 9:1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udccf Side Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n Many poker variations offer side bets. They are additional bets that pay out regardless of the result of your main hand. Some side bets include Insurance, Rummy, 21+3 blackjack side bet, and Perfect Pairs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udca1 Soft Hand<\/strong><\/td>\n Any hand with an Ace. The Ace can be worth either 1 or 11 points, dependent on what gives you a better score, like a soft 17<\/a> with A6.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udcb6\u2797\ud83c\udcb6 Split<\/strong><\/td>\n Separating a pair into two separate blackjack hands.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83e\ude91\ufe0f \u2b06\ufe0f Stand<\/strong><\/td>\n Refusing additional cards. After this, the dealer will draw additional cards following game rules.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f Surrender<\/strong><\/td>\n Giving up your hand before the dealer moves. You give up half your initial bet and retain the other half.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n What is Doubling Down In Blackjack?<\/h3>\n
What Is Splitting In Blackjack?<\/h3>\n