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Learning Blackjack doesn't need to take years and
years. Today, I'll give you a very quick rundown of
the game. Within minutes you'll be ready to try your
hand at Blackjack.
Part One: Cards
First, everyone, including the dealer, receives two
cards. These two cards make up your hand's count.
All cards are worth their face value, so a nine of
clubs is worth nine points. Face cards are worth 10
points and an Ace is worth one or 11-you choose.
Part Two: Basic Goal
The dealer is always the last to act, so it's your
job to determine what the dealer has and act
accordingly. You can go up to 21 in your hand. If
your hand ends up being 22 or more, you have busted
and you lose. While some books might incorrectly
state that the goal of Blackjack is to get as close
to 21 as possible, the goal is really to beat the
dealer.
Part Three: Action Time
When it's your turn, you'll have a few actions you
can perform. If you like the count of your hand, you
can stand. Stand simply means that you pass and your
turn is now over. If you'd like another card, you
can hit. When you hit, one card is dealt to you. You
can keep hitting until you are satisfied. However,
if your hand reaches 22 or more, your turn is ended
and you lose.
If you have two identical cards, such as two eights,
you can split them into two hands. You'd then play
two separate hands. But note, when you split hands,
you must double your wager. Splitting can lead to
greater profit or greater ruin. Act accordingly.
Never split 10s or face cards.
Another action is doubling down. When you double
down, you double your wager and take one final
card-that's it. Most people like to double down when
they have 11. Some casinos will let you double for
less too. So, if you had a $100 original wager, you
could double down for say $50.
Part Four: Blackjack
Should your first two cards equal 21, you have a
Blackjack. Remember, an Ace can be one or 11, so a
Blackjack has one Ace and one 10 or face card. Also,
a Blackjack pays 1.5x, so if you had a $100 wager on
the table and received a Blackjack, you'd be paid
$150.
Part Five: Wagers
This is real simple. Aside from a Blackjack, all
wagers are paid even money, so a $100 wager is paid
$100. Good luck and have fun playing Blackjack.
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