How to play Blackjack
One of the most important things to remember is that Blackjack is a
game of skill. It is also the only online casino game
that offers players an edge over the house. There are many variants of the game of
Blackjack and it’s always a good idea to read the rules of a specific Blackjack table
before commencing play.
How to play Blackjack – the basics
To win in Blackjack a player needs to beat the dealer without busting.
You bust when your cards total more than 21 and the winner is whoever
has closest to 21 after adding the value of the cards. For more on card
values please see our Blackjack rules page.
To start the game off the dealer shuffles six to eight decks of cards
together and places them in what is called the “Shoe”. Players then place
their wagers and are dealt two cards face up. The dealer gets one card face
up and one face down. Each player in turn must decide to "stay" or take
another card to get closer to 21 without busting. Players who do not bust
wait for the dealer to turn over the face down card. On a card value of
17 or higher the dealer must stay and on 16 or lower the dealer must draw
another card. If the dealer matches the highest card total on the table
it is called a “Push” and the hand is replayed. The dealer wins if they
have the highest card total at the table.
Please Note: If a player makes the total of 21 with the first two cards
they are dealt they win automatically. This is called "Blackjack".