Blackjack is a casino card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards. The objective of the game is to obtain a hand with a total point value as close to 21 as possible, without exceeding it. Each numbered card holds its face value, while face cards are worth 10 points, and Aces can be valued as either 1 or 11 points, depending on the player’s choice.
The game begins with each player receiving two cards, both face up, while the dealer gets one card face up and another face down. Players can then decide whether to “stand” with their two cards or “hit” to receive an additional card from the dealer in an attempt to improve their hand.
Players can “split” their cards if they have cards of the same value, creating two separate hands to play. They can also “double down” on their bet if they believe their hand has a good chance of beating the dealer.
The ultimate goal is to beat the dealer’s hand without exceeding 21. If a player’s hand goes over 21, they lose their bet regardless of the dealer’s hand value. Achieving a hand value of 21 points with the first two cards (an Ace and a 10-value card) is known as “blackjack” and usually pays out 3 to 2 on the original bet.
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