How to play Basic Blackjack
Blackjack is a classic casino game, popular amongst many millions of casino players worldwide.
Many online casino players think that the rules of blackjack are too difficult and turn to easier games such as roulette and slot games. However this is not the case and even those new to the world of online casinos can pick it up in no time at all.
The fundamental rule in blackjack is simple, players need to form a hand with a value as close to 21 as possible. Do not exceed 21, or you’ll go bust and lose the round as well as your wager.
Once players have selected a basic bet value, simply click to instruct the dealer to start the round. Both the dealer and the player are instantly dealt two playing cards from a standard 52 card deck. Players are permitted to view the dealer’s first card, to analyse their hand.
Blackjack permits players to either hold their hand and stand against the dealer, (i.e. if you have a great hand, stand) or draw one more card. Players are free to continue taking more cards until they are happy they have a hand with a good chance of beating the dealer. Players that have a hand that exceeds 21 go bust and lose the round.
Players that manage to hit blackjack (ace and a 10 value card) have an un-beatable hand. However if the dealer also has blackjack, the round is void.
Many blackjack games have a soft 17 rule, meaning the dealer must hit when they are holding a hand value below 16, but stand with 17 or more. This means the dealer must essentially go for broke when they have a mid-level hand, but are unable to hit a very high value hand once they exceed 17.
