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Blackjack (21) is a wildly popular card game enjoyed worldwide. Played for generations, our casino proudly offers three varieties of Blackjack to increase your gaming options — Single Deck 21, Double Deck 21 (dealt by hand), and Multiple Deck 21 (dealt from a box called "the shoe").
Regardless of the version, everyone in Blackjack plays against the dealer. And while, at its core, Blackjack is a simple game, its strategy can be complex and often reflects each player's personality.
Interested in learning more? Please read our Game Instructions section — or feel free to ask a member of our Casino staff. They will be happy to assist you.
Regardless of the version, everyone in Blackjack plays against the dealer. In the hand dealt game, the players are dealt two cards face down. In the shoe dealt version, players receive both cards face up. In both versions, the dealer receives his/her first card face up and the second card face down. The object of the game is to get as close as possible to 21 without going over 21. If a hand goes over 21, it is called a "bust" and the wager is lost. In 21, jacks, queens, kings and tens count as 10. An ace may be played as a one or an eleven. All other cards are played at face value.
When you receive your first two cards, you may either "stand" or "hit". When you "stand" it means you feel you are close enough to 21. If you wish to receive another card or "hit", scratch the surface of the table with your first two cards (hand dealt games only).
In the shoe dealt version, you don't need to touch your cards, simply indicate a "hit" or "stand" by using hand signals. In both methods of play, you may draw as many cards as you want until you are close to 21 or until you "bust." If you are nearer to 21 than the dealer, you win and are paid an amount equal to your original wager.
If your hand is less than the dealer's you lose. Ties are a standoff (or "push") and your bet remains on the table.
Should your count total 21 on your first two cards, you have a blackjack and the dealer will pay you one and a half times your wager. If the dealer also has a blackjack, it's a push.
In 21, the player has all the options. If you receive a pair in your first two cards, you may split your cards and match your original bet on your second hand. You may then take as many hits as you want. If you split a pair of aces, you will receive only one card on each of the hands. Players also have the option of increasing their wager by “doubling down”. A player may double down on any two first cards. Turn your cards face up and increase your bet up to the amount of your original bet. The Dealer will then give you another card face down.
The Dealer makes no decisions on playing their hand. Dealers must hit on “soft” 17’s. Our Dealers will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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