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The
game of Blackjack is built on both luck and strategy. You have to
get the right cards, but you also have to know when to stop. The
objective of the game is to get a better hand than the dealer: your
only opponent, without going bust (going over the number 21).
First,
you will be dealt two cards, face up, as the dealer is dealt one
card face up and one card face down. You continue to "hit"
until you are satisfied with the number, in which case you "stand",
or until you bust, in which case you lose. Once you stand, the dealer
will reveal his face down card and continue to hit until he either
gets a better hand than you, in which case you lose, or until he
busts, in which case you win.
You
can choose to "split" when you are dealt two of the same
cards. This will split the pair up and each will be played as a
separate hand. So essentially, you are playing two different hands
at the same time, but your bet will double as well. If you win one
hand, you will come out even. If you win both hands, you will double
your money.
After
you are dealt your first two Blackjack cards, you may choose to
double your bet. In this situation you can only be dealt one more
card. You can also bet on the dealer to have Blackjack by taking
insurance when he is showing an Ace. Lastly, remember that Aces
can be both 1 or 11 and all face cards are counted as 10. Enjoy
your game!
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