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Playing online blackjack is nearly the same as playing in brick and mortar and casinos. You place your bet before the cards are dealt and face off with the dealer in every hand. Card values, hand rankings and betting structures are the same and players may \u201cDouble Down\u201d, \u201cSplit\u201d bets and purchase insurance. Read our rules article to familiarize yourself with the game and learn about its unique aspects.<\/p>\n

It’s fairly simple to learn how to play blackjack. However, to really master it requires time, practice and a good teacher, which is where Gambling City’s Online Blackjack Guide comes in. The regulations provided here include both basic and advanced blackjack rules and strategies. After reading them, practice blackjack online with our free internet blackjack game. Play blackjack risk-free and hone your newly acquired skills.<\/p>\n

The object of the game is to get a better total score than the dealer. To do this, players aim for a score of or as near to 21 as possible without exceeding 21. If you exceed 21 you \u201cbust\u201d and lose your bet. When you are satisfied with your hand, the dealer reveals his hole card and the winner is determined.<\/p>\n

The game commences with each player placing his bet. The dealer then distributes two cards to himself and each player at the table. Player cards are both face up. The dealer holds one face up (up card) and one face down card (hole card).<\/p>\n

The player to the dealer\u2019s left begins the action by deciding if he wants to receive or decline additional cards (hit or stand) and the action continues counter-clockwise. The round concludes when all have refused additional cards. The dealer then exposes his hole card, hits or stands, and awards wins accordingly.<\/p>\n

The Dealer\u2019s Hand \u2014 Black Jack Rules<\/b><\/h2>\n

The dealer’s hand is scored as the highest possible score after the first cards are dealt. Any Ace in the dealer’s hand is presumed to be worth 11 points.<\/p>\n

There is one exception to this rule, and where it exists, it is typically indicated on the surface of the blackjack table itself. If your table has “Dealer Must Hit on Soft 17” written on its surface, the dealer must get an additional card with a starting hand of Ace-6.<\/p>\n

This rule puts players at a disadvantage. Your odds of winning improve if you only play games that force the dealer to stand on a soft 17 score.<\/p>\n

When the dealer’s score is less than or equal to 16 points, he is required to take an additional card.<\/p>\n

Black Jack Rules\u2014Winning & Losing Hands<\/b><\/h2>\n

When the dealer concludes with a lower score than you and neither have exceeded 21, you win. If your scores are equal, you \u201cpush\u201d (tie) and neither wins nor loses. If your score is less than the dealer’s score and he does not go over 21, you lose.<\/p>\n

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  • A “Blackjack” Hand<\/i><\/b>
    \n<\/i><\/b>This is specified as two starting cards that have a total score of 21. This hand is also called a “natural” 21. Any two-card 21 carries a higher rank than a score of 21 achieved with three or more cards. Thus, if the dealer has 9-6-6=21, and you have K-A=21, you win. This rule forms one of the exceptions to a tie or push bet<\/li>\n
  • \u201cNatural Blackjack\u201d<\/i><\/b>
    \n<\/i><\/b>If you are dealt a natural 21, your bet pays off at a better rate than an ordinary winning bet. Almost all variations of the game pay out at a rate of 3-to-2 for a natural. This means that for a $10 bet, you make $15 rather than the usual $10. To phrase it differently, such a win pays out 150%<\/li>\n
  • What if The Dealer’s Up Card is an Ace?<\/i><\/b>
    \n<\/i><\/b>Numerous rules come up when the dealer shows an Ace as his up card. Almost all game variations offer Even Money bets and Insurance bets. In very rare cases, some may also extend the Early Surrender rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Payouts & Types of Blackjack Bets \u2014 Black Jack Rules<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Aside from your initial wager, there are several types of bets available when particular situations arise, each of which possesses its own unique payout ratio.<\/p>\n