Casino King

Without a doubt blackjack is one of the world’s most popular casino game. One reason players prefer blackjack is you are playing against another human, not just the chance spin of roulette, or the pure randomness of a slot machine. With blackjack, you decide to stay or hit which gives you not only a bit more control but allows you to adopt a strategy thus potentially improving your chances of winning more often.

It is both simple and complex. Your goal can be summarised in a few words, try to get to 21 without going bust. There are no wildcards in blackjack however, the Ace can represent either a 1 or 11. Cards 2 – 10 represent their face value numbers whilst face cards such as the Jack, Queen and King represent 10 equally.

Even though more than one player can play at a blackjack table, each player is only playing against the dealer. Therefore, some players may beat the dealer and some will lose. When you approach the blackjack table you’ll see the minimum bet displayed. Once you enter the game, you place a bet along with the other players and the dealer will deal 2 cards to each player face down, and two cards go to the dealer with one card up, one down.

If a dealer has an Ace for a face up card, they will peek at the hole card (face down card) and determine if he/she has 21 or blackjack. Players are then offered the chance to buy insurance to protect their initial investment.

Ultimately, you want to ensure you don’t go over 21 or you lose automatically. If you have close to 21 but more than the dealer, you win. Blackjack is a fun game that can be fast paced and with a degree of control in the game, it’s one of the most preferred among all poker fans.