Blackjack
How to play
- Get a hand total closer to 21 than the dealer โ without going over.
- Number cards = face value. J/Q/K = 10. Aces = 1 or 11 (whichever helps).
- Hit, Stand, Double Down on any two cards, or Split a pair (up to 4 hands).
- If the dealer's up-card is an Ace you may take Insurance, or surrender early. After the hole-card check you may still take late surrender on your first two cards.
Payouts
Worked example
Bet 1,000. You're dealt Aโ + Qโฆ = Blackjack. Dealer shows 19. You're paid 1,500 profit โ 2,500 total returned.
House rules
- 6-deck shoe. Dealer hits soft 17.
- Split up to 4 hands; split aces receive one card each and a 21 after a split counts as 21, not blackjack.
- Double Down is allowed on any two cards, including after a split.
- Insurance costs half your stake and only pays when the dealer's hole card makes blackjack.
- Gold coin bonuses ride on top: natural blackjack, dealer bust, five-card Charlie and a three-card 21.