Rules for Blackjack
The object of Blackjack is to achieve a total greater than that of the dealer, which does not exceed 21. The dealer is your only opponent in the game even if other players are present at the table. When playing Blackjack you must consider your cards and your dealer's card and remember, if you go over 21, you "bust", and if you "bust" you lose.
You win if:
- Your total is higher than the Dealer's total
- The Dealer goes over 21 or "busts".
If your total is the same as the Dealer's total it is a "stand-off" and you neither win nor lose.
If you go over 21, or the Dealer's total is greater, you lose.
Game progress:
- A card is dealt, face up, to each player in turn and then one to the dealer. The dealer's card is face down and called the "hole" card.
- A second card is then dealt, again face up, to each player.
- Starting from the player to the left of the dealer, each player decides whether to draw further cards.
- After all players have completed their hands, the Dealer proceeds to draw cards to complete the Dealer's hand.
Cards values in Blackjack:
- Picture Cards (Jack, Queen and King) each count as 10 points.
- An Ace counts as 1 point or 11 points, whichever is better for owner of the hand.
- All other cards have their numerical face value.
Jokers are not used when playing Blackjack.
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