The basic premise of the game is to be assigned cards adding up to 21. Each twenty-one player is dealt two cards. When a gambler is given a 9 or less and an Ace they have been handed a soft hand. When the player is dealt no Ace cards it is known as a hard hand. Once the cards have been handed to all players at the blackjack table, which includes the dealer, every gambler is given the opportunity to make one of six decisions:
Taking another card (Hit): When a black jack player announces "hit me" the croupier will deal him another card, if the adding of that card causes the value of the hand to exceed 21 the player will have busted and be excluded from the game, if the card pushes the value of the hand to twenty one the player is the winner and if the value of the hand hasn’t yet achieved twenty one they’re still in the game.
Keeping the hand you have been dealt: If a black jack player is satisfied with the cards they will stand. As soon as this has happened the croupier will show their hand and the gambler who has gotten twenty-one or the closet to twenty-one will come away with a win.
Doubling Down: A player may ask to double down which doubles the bet they have made. As soon as you’ve taken this action you can only be given 1 additional card. The specifics of doubling down are often specified by the blackjack table or casino game rules so before gambling be certain you’re familiar with the casino rules. If you are wagering at an online betting house this is usually quite easy.
Stay tuned for part two.
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