There are plenty of popular games in real and online casinos, especially blackjack since it is a simple game that most people can easily understand. There are many variations of this game, so depending on where you are playing the rules might change, but if you understand the general rules, then it is quite simple to play. The point of the game is to get as close to 21 points with the cards that you are dealt, which starts with 2 cards, without going over, especially if you take more cards after the initial deal.
Terms to Know
When you are playing this game there are a few terms that you need to know, such as hit, stand, split and surrender. When you are talking about hit in the game it simply means that you are under 21 and that you would like the dealer to give you another card, while stand means that you don’t want any more cards. Split can be used when you have 2 cards of the same number and you want to put down a second bet and be given 2 more cards, which is essentially giving you 2 different hands at the same time. Also, surrender, which can only be used during the first hand of the game and it means that half of your bet will be returned to you and the other half to the dealer.
How to Play this Game
The dealer will give you 2 cards, one which will be given facing down and the other up and you will need to check the bottom card without letting everyone else see it. You will then add up the points of these cards with all of the face cards, King, Queen and Jack, along with the 10 numbers being worth 10 points, an Ace can either be worth 1 or 11 points depending on how you choose and the number cards are worth between 9-2 points depending. Once you have added up the points you have in your hand you will then tell the dealer what your decision is. However, if you have anywhere from a 17-19 in your hand, then it is generally recommended that you stay to avoid going over when playing.
Winning Blackjack
There are a few ways to win this game, including scoring 21 or by not going over that amount. If the dealer goes over, then you will automatically win, which is why it is important to calculate your odds to ensure that you don’t go over. However, this game is simply won and if you go over, then the dealer or the player with the highest score will win.
Like CAD bingo, this game can be played easily online and it is one of the most popular games online. However, the only thing about the online variations is that they tend to put the cards back into the deck, which means that if you attempt to count the cards left it will be useless.
