Blackjack guide
Blackjack the same as Baccarat is the card game and is also widely-known as Twenty-one. The aim of Blackjack is to gather the total number of 21 points. Online Blackjack the same as real one has equal rules. As Blackjack is considered as a game of skills, you may play it in virtual casino first to determine the best tactic and Blackjack strategy. Blackjack is basically the combination of two cards - Ace and 10th. All cards in this game have their values. Face cards (king, jack, queen), which are also called 10th have 10 points, aces according to the wish of gambler may have either 1 point or 11, all other cards are valued due to their rank.
Blackjack Options
The quantity of players is restricted by the betting areas, which are called "boxes". The betting values vary from table to table. After stakes are made, dealer passes cards - one to himself, two to players. All participants have to improve their combinations and collect needed amount of points. Player has next additional options:
- You can double his bet in case if two initial cards are favorable.
- Split. If firs two cards have equal value, for example 5 and 5 or 10 and 10, you can divide these cards on two separate hands.
- Insurance. If dealer's card is Ace, he will offer you to insure yourself from the possible blackjack. If such a situation happens, dealer will pay doubled bet.
- Surrender. In case of unfavorable cards, you has a chance to quit the game, however, your bet will be lost.
Winning hints
- Learn basic strategies and practice them in free casino.
- Newer take insurance. As practice shows, it never takes place.
- Always double down if you have an 11.
- Never split 10's and 5's. Never split face cards.
- Do not take a card if you have 11 or more when dealer has 4,5,6
As you can see, this game is quite easy, but as any other casino game it has its own tricks. To become professional and start earning real money, better practice Blackjack a lot, sometimes it might take years.
