Blackjack is one of the most popular games of casinos. With the enhancing popularity of the online casinos now you can also play it online also. This popular game is also known as 21 as well.
Objective of this game for an online player is to get as close as possible to 21 without going over. The dealer deals the cards in rotation from left to right. There is one card face-up and one card face-down in the hand of dealer.
Rules for the game
This game has six decks that are reshuffled once a game is completed. You should be well aware about the rules if you want to play well in this game. Always remember that split aces get only 1 card in this game.
Ten-value card and split ace is not considered as Blackjack. Re-splitting of aces is not allowed. Dealer hits at soft 17, the player pays 3-2. If there is any other winning hand, it is paid 1-1. The Insurance needs to pay 2 -1. Split up is allowed up to 2 hands.
If you take a look at the betting rules then you can pace a minimum bet of US$1 and the maximum limit is US$500. For placing a bet you need to click on the chip. There will be adding to the wager if there are additional clicks on the chip interface. Click on the chip in the betting circle if you want to take away the bet.
Card values here are bit different than the usual. Kings, queens, and jacks have the value of 10. Aces have a value of 1 or 11. Cards from 2 to 10 have the face value.
How a player wins?
If the total of the cards in the hand of the player is closer to 21 than the cards of dealer, then the player wins in such situation. Player also wins if the total of dealer’s cards goes beyond 21.
There can be one more situation when player wins i.e. when the score of dealer is 21 made up with 3 or more cards. Player has the option of choosing from one hand or two hands for playing against the dealer. If the first two cards equal 21 then you have a Blackjack. Try these out next time you play with friends or if you play online blackjack.
Description regarding controls
You should also be well aware about the control buttons if you like to play this game well. After placing the bet you need to click on the Deal button for starting the game. If you like to deal another card then you can use the Hit button, players can use it as many times as they like unless the total of the card doesn’t equivalent or go beyond 21.
If the player likes to keep the dealt hand then he/she can use the Stand button. Player can decide to double down after being dealt with the first two cards and then the player needs to use the Double button. Other important control buttons are Split, Surrender, and Rebet.
Having an understanding of the rules is essential to perform to the best and enjoy your winning.