Since blackjack was first invented (presumably in 17th century Spain) the rules of the game has remained almost totally in tact.
Your noble aim is to build a hand worth 21 in card value while the dealer tries to do the same thing.
All face cards are worth 10, Aces are worth either 1 or 11, and all other cards are worth their face value. A Blackjack occurs when the card value total of a hand’s first two cards sums to 21 by getting an Ace and a 10-value card.
If the Dealer’s face up card is an Ace, you are offered Insurance against a Dealer’s Blackjack, which you can accept or decline. If you accept, this automatically places another bet equal to half of your original bet. After you play out your hand, if the Dealer has Blackjack, then your Insurance Bet is paid 2 to 1.
If your first two cards form a Blackjack, then you are a guaranteed winner. If the Dealer does not have Blackjack, you win 3 to 2 on your bet. If the Dealer also has a Blackjack, then it is a tie, and you win your bet back.
If you do not have a Blackjack, then you are given the opportunity to try to improve the outcome of your hand. Depending on the cards you hold, you may choose one of the following options:
HIT – You request an additional card. You can continue to request additional cards until you decide to stand or until your card value total is 21 (automatic stop) or until you bust by receiving a card that causes your card value total to exceed 21. If you bust, that hand loses and your bet is forfeited.
STAND – You request no further cards and play this hand against the Dealer’s hand.
SPLIT – If the first two cards in a hand are of the same value, you may click SPLIT to split your cards into two separate hands, which also places an additional bet equal to the original bet. (A split hand leading to a two card value total of 21 is not a Blackjack.) European Blackjack features the ability to resplit each split hand once. To do so, click SPLIT again. Another bet equal to the original bet will be placed. Unlike most Blackjack games, European Blackjack has no special restriction on split Aces. You may treat split Aces just like any other split card.
DOUBLE DOWN – On the first two cards in a hand, you may click DOUBLE DOWN to automatically double your original bet and receive exactly one additional card. You may also double down on the first two cards of any split or resplit hands.
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