Blackjack Rules

Blackjack is a game that is full of great action and this is one of the games that have grown so much popularity all over the world. Many people have won lots of cash not because they are lucky but it is due to the fact that they play the game with great skill.

If you are very passionate about learning how the game is played then you certainly have got to learn the rules of the game. The game can easily be learned in a few minutes but in order for you to adopt your own unique strategy the game has got to be played most often. In this guide we will focus mainly on the rules of the game and players should also note that the rules of blackjack apply to all variations available.

The main concept about the game is to beat the dealer’s hand by getting a hand value that is close or equal to 21. The cards 2-10 carry their face value and the rest of the cards have a value of 10 with the exception of an ace which can be either a 1 or 11. If your hand exceeds 21 then a player is known to be bust and loses his total amount wagered. This also applies to the dealer at which his hand should not exceed 21 and if it exceeds s/he is bust. If both the dealer and the player bust the house is given the advantage but if both make a tie this is known as a push.

When playing blackjack, players would have to know the following terms:

Blackjack – A blackjack hand of an ace and a ten. This is when the first two cards of the dealer or player total to 21.

Push – This is when the dealer’s hand and the player’s hand is equal in value

Bust – This is when a dealer’s hand or player’s hand exceeds the total value of 21

Blackjack betting rules

Hit – This is when a player requests to be dealt an additional card so as to increase the strength of your hand.

Stand – This is when a player decides not to draw any card from the deck

Split – This is when a player is dealt with two identical cards and s/he has the option to split it into two or more hands.

Double down – This is when a player request to draw only one card from the deck and doubles his or her bet amount and stands.

Surrender – If a player thinks that his or her hand is very weak to beat the dealer‘s hand you have the option to surrender and half your total bet amount is forfeited by the house.

Insurance – This is given to each player to predict whether the dealer’s hand is a blackjack if his or her face-up card is an ace.