Blackjack is one of the most popular table games in the casino. All online casinos offer blackjack and many offer multiple different variations of blackjack – variations that you would not find at a land-based casino.

Playing Online Casino Blackjack

Firstly, you must decide which variation of blackjack you would like to play. Assuming you are playing regular blackjack, you must choose a game with a betting size to suit your bankroll. You then place you bet and the game begins.

The Aim of Online Casino Blackjack

The aim of online casino blackjack is to beat the dealer. This is done by achieving a hand closer to the total value of 21 than the dealer holds, without going over (going bust).

The Value of the Cards

Each card in the game of blackjack has a value and these values are added up for a total hand value. The cards 2 through 10 have their face value, Jack, King and Queen are valued at 10 and the Ace is valued at 1 or 11 depending on the value of the other cards that you hold.

How to Play Online Casino Blackjack

Players must place their bets before play can begin. The dealer then deals two cards to you and two cards to himself with one card up-facing and one card down-facing. The most common choices that you have are whether to stand (keep the cards you have and then your game ends) or hit (receive another card). Players may also choose to split, to double down, to take insurance or to surrender, although some of these depend on the casino.

Ending the Game

If your cards total more than 21 points, you have gone bust and you lose the game. If you hold 21 with two cards, you have blackjack. If you hold closer to 21 than the dealer (without going bust), you win the game.