Blackjack, sometimes called Twenty-One, is
a popular and fun casino game. Everyone
plays against the dealer. The dealer gives
each player two cards. The dealer also gets
two cards; one face down and the other
face up. The object is to draw cards that
total 21 or as close to 21 as possible without
going over (busting).
THESE SIMPLE RULES WILL
HELP YOU PLAY:
1. If your total is closer to 21 than the
dealer’s, you win.
2. If you “hit” and your total is more
than 21, you lose.
3. If you and the dealer have the same
total, it is a tie.
BLACKJACK TERMS
Doubling Down:
If on the first two cards, you feel you can
win by just drawing one card, you may
double your bet. Remember that you get
only one more card.
Splitting Pairs:
This is an option you may take with two
original cards that have the same value
(4’s, 8’s, etc.). You can split the two cards
and play each hand individually. You must
bet the same amount as your original
wager on the split hand. You may “double
down” on the first two cards of each hand
after the split, except when splitting aces.
You may split up to four times.
Push:
This is a standoff between you and the
dealer. Neither hand wins.
Hand Signals: This is a non-verbal communication between
you and the dealer indicating when you
wish to “hit” or “stand.” Ask your dealer
for the proper signals.
