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The SIMPLE rules of blackjack from a frequent player.
I could give you step-by-step instructions to play blackjack
however, I'm just going to cut to the chase. Blackjack is a simple game.
Rules
In a deck of cards, a two is 2 points, seven is 7 points etc. Aces can be worth
1 or 11 (i.e. an Ace and a Six can be worth 7 or 17 - also known as a "soft 17")
Take as many cards as you'd like without exceeding 21.
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Strategies
Here is the skinny: The dealer leaves one card "face up".
If the deal is holding a "stiff" card (2,3,4,5,6), then the chances that the dealer
will go over 21 is more likely than if the dealer held a good card (7,8,9,Ace or Face).
When the dealer has a "stiff" : don't hit anything over 11 (hope the dealer busts)
If the dealer does not have a "stiff" : hit everything up to and including 16.
That's basically it ! Some players choose to stay on 16 against anything and some
choose to hit 12 and 13 against 2's and 3's. It's completely up to you. Please :
Don't hit 16 against a stiff and never hit when your hand totals 17 or more.
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Insurance
Insurance: You may purcahse insurance when the dealer's face up card is an ace.
You can wager up to 50% of you original bet. If the dealer's face down card is a face card,
you win your insurance bet 2/1. This means you've protected your hand and gotten your
original bet back. If the dealer does not have a "two card 21", you lose your insurance bet.
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Splitting
Most people say "Always split 8's and Aces". If you're first two cards are of the
same value (i.e. two 8's) .. You can double up your bet and play two hands.
The logic behind always splitting 8's is the fact that your two card total is the
worst hand you can possibly have: 16. Typically (at most casinos), when you split Aces, the dealer will
allow only one card for each Ace.
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Double Down
If you're first two cards total 10 or 11, this could be a good time to double-down.
The idea is that you have a better chance of hitting 21 with one card. Double your
original bet and pray for a face card. Remember, if you get a 2 - too bad. Ya pays
your money, ya takes your chances.
Have Fun !
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