The main concept of the game is to be assigned cards adding up to 21. Each blackjack player is handed two cards. When a player is dealt a nine or less and an Ace they have been handed a soft hand. When the player receives no Ace cards it is referred to as a hard hand. Once the cards have been given to all players at the table, which includes the dealer, every gambler is given the chance to make one of 6 choices:
Taking another card (Hit): When a gambler says hit me the croupier will deal them another card, if the addition of that card causes the total greater than 21 the player will have busted and be excluded from the game, if the card makes the value of the hand to twenty-one the player will be the winner and if the value of the hand has not yet reached 21 they’re still in the game.
Keeping the hand you have been dealt: If a black jack player is happy with the cards they’ll stand. Once this has happened the dealer will disclose their cards and the gambler who has gotten twenty-one or the nearest to twenty one will acquire a win.
Doubling Down: A player may request to double down which doubles the wager they have laid. Once you’ve taken this action you can only receive one additional card. The specifics of doubling down are normally specified by the table or betting house game rules so prior to playing make sure you are at ease with the house rules. If you’re competing at an internet betting house this is usually very simple.
Stay tuned for part 2.