Black
jack Tips
Like
any other game Blackjack has certain rules. This version
of Blackjack is played with a single deck of cards,
which is shuffled after the completion of every hand
/ game.
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You
may draw up to nine additional cards (i.e. a total of
11 cards) as long as the value of your hand does not
exceed 21. If you go over 21 this is called a 'bust'
and you automatically lose the hand. If you have not
yet exceeded 21 after receiving eleven cards you will
automatically stay and the dealer will play his hand.
The
dealer must stand on all 17 and draw on 16.
If
the Dealer gets Blackjack after you have Split
or Doubled your entire wager (both original and Double
or Split amounts) are lost.
Face
cards (the Jack, Queen and King) all have a value of
ten in Blackjack.
An
'Ace' card may have a value of either 1 or 11. Any combination
of cards that contains an Ace card and whose value does
not exceed 21 is referred to as a 'soft hand'. An 'Ace'
will adopt the value most beneficial for your hand.
For example an Ace and eight will add up to 19 but if
you choose to take another card that would cause the
hand's value to exceed 21 the Ace will revert to a value
of 1.
If
you are dealt an 'Ace' and a card with the value of
ten (a natural ten or face card) as your first two cards
this is called Blackjack. You will automatically
stay when you receive a Blackjack. If you beat
the dealer with a Blackjack you are paid out
at 3 to 2.
If
you receive two cards of the same value (such as two
'Ace's or two fives or two tens) you may 'Split' your
hand. This means that your pair is divided into two
separate hands. You wager a second amount equal to that
of your original wager on the second hand and are able
to play both hands as normal.
Cards
of the same value but not of the same denomination (or
ranking) cannot be split in this version of Blackjack.
So while a king and ten may have the same numerical
value a hand consisting of these two cards cannot be
split because the cards do not have the same denomination.
If
you have split a pair of aces and then draw a card with
a value of ten then this is not counted as Blackjack.
Such a hand would have a value of 21. It will beat any
dealer's hand with a value of less than 21 and draw
against all other Dealer hands except a Blackjack.
This rule also applies to splitting pairs of cards with
a value of ten. If you split a pair of tens (or face
cards) and then receive an ace this hand is not counted
as Blackjack.
If
the value of your initial two cards is 9, 10 or 11 then
you are allowed to 'Double.' This is a wager that your
next card will be sufficient to beat the dealer's as-of-yet-uncompleted
hand. The wager costs as much as your original bet,
but if you win you will be paid double of your total
wager (or four times your original wager).
Insurance
only covers your original bet. It does not cover any
Double Down bet. When the dealer is dealt an 'Ace' you
are given the option to place an insurance bet. The
Insurance bet costs half your original bet and will
pay out 2 to 1 if the dealer gets Blackjack.
You lose your original bet. If the dealer does not get
Blackjack you lose your insurance bet and the
game proceeds as normal.
After
all hands have been played your hands are compared to
the dealer's hand. If the value of both hands are the
same it is called a Push. On the event of a Push you
receive your bet back and no one wins. Blackjack
(which value is 21) beats a hand that's value is also
21. If both the dealer and you have Blackjack
this is considered a Push.
Please
Note - This version of Blackjack is played with
a single deck of cards, which is shuffled after the
completion of every hand / game.
A more comprehensive set of Blackjack instructions
is included with most online casino software.
