Blackjack, also known as 21, is a very popular casino card game. You can beat the dealer’s hand either by having a better hand value than him or by staying under 21.

Players place their bets to begin a round blackjack. They are then dealt two cards face-up. Although the dealer receives two cards, only one of them is facing up. Each card has a specific value. Face cards are worth 10 points, numbered cards are worth 10. Aces and aces are worth 1 or 11.

The players then have a variety of options when it comes to their next move. Players have several options for their next move. They can either “hit” another card or “stand” to keep their current hand. Or they can “double down” to double their stake and get one more card. If they have two cards of equal value, they can “split” them and play them separately.

After players have completed their turns, the dealer will reveal the face-down card of each player and then follow a set rules to determine their next move. If their hand value is less than 17, the dealer must hit and must be on 17 or more.

A player loses their bet if his hand is greater than 21. All remaining players win if the dealer busts (exceeds 21,). The hand with the highest value wins, even if neither the dealer nor the player busts.

Blackjack is a game that requires strategy and skill. Players must decide based on their hand’s value and the dealer’s up card. There are many strategies charts that can be used to help players make the right decisions.

Blackjack is a very popular casino game and can be found in most online and land-based casinos. Blackjack Switch, Spanish 21 and Blackjack with a side wager are all variations offered by many casinos.

The house always has a slight edge in blackjack. Players should set a budget and stick with it. Players should also look for tables with favorable rules such as ones that allow double down or pay out 3 to 2 for blackjack.