BlackJack

The Card Values

• Numbered cards (2-10): Worth their face value.

• Face cards (Jack, Queen, King): Worth 10 points each.

• Aces: Can be counted as either 1 or 11 points, whichever benefits your hand more. 

How the Game Works

1. The Deal: You place your bet. The dealer gives you two cards face-up, and themselves two cards (one face-up, one face-down).

2. Natural Blackjack: If your first two cards equal 21 (an Ace and a 10-value card), you get a "Blackjack" and are typically paid 3:2 on your bet.

Your Turn Options

• Hit: Ask the dealer for another card to increase your total. (Be careful: going over 21 is a bust, and you automatically lose.)

• Stand: Keep your current cards and end your turn.

• Double Down: Double your original bet in exchange for exactly one more card.

• Split: If your first two cards are a pair, you can split them into two separate hands by placing a second equal bet. 

The Dealer's Turn

After all players finish, the dealer reveals their face-down card. The dealer must follow strict rules: they must hit until reaching 17 or higher, and stand on 17. 

• You win if your total is higher than the dealer's, or if the dealer busts.

• You lose if you bust or if the dealer's total is closer to 21.

• It's a push (tie) if you and the dealer have the exact same total, and you keep your bet.