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Black Jack is an incredibly popular casino game and is played worldwide. If you cannot get to a casino to enjoy this game you can now play online from the comfort of your own home. The idea of the game is to get your hand of cards to total as close to 21 as possible but to not exceed this number. It may not sound too complicated but it is important that you learn how to play blackjack properly before you begin to play for money. If you play in a casino there can be anything from six to eight players, online you can play by yourself against the computer. If you want to get a more authentic experience at home then look out for one of the live dealer games available.<br><br>

<h2>Playing Blackjack</h2>

One of the most important things you need to know when learning how to play blackjack is the value of the cards. In this game the face cards are valued at 10, the ace 1 or 11 and the number cards are their own face value. It is vital that you are aware of this so you do not throw a potentially winning hand away.<br><br>

The game itself is played on a semi circular blackjack table. It can be played with either a single deck of cards or with several so make sure you check this with the casino you choose first.<br><br>

To begin with each player will need to decide how much they wish to bet and many casinos will have some kind of upper and lower betting limit. The dealer will then start by dealing the cards face down to the players. The players will need to look at these cards and decide how they wish to proceed. Should a player automatically get a value of 21 then they will win straightaway. However should the dealer also get 21 then it is declared a push. If only the dealer reaches 21 on this first go then they will win.<br><br>

If no one has a total of 21 or goes bust then the players will need to decide if they wish to stand or hit. This can be confusing when you are learning how to play blackjack so it is important that you practice a lot before playing for money. Essentially a hit results in the player being dealt further cards whilst stand means they wish to retain the cards they have. At this point a player can also choose to double down i.e. double their bet or split meaning they want an additional bet. If at any point in the game a player gets a total of over 21 then they will be declared bust and will be out of the game. The person who wins is the one whose total is closest to 21.<br>

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