Let’s have a quick look at how you play the great casino game that is blackjack. Because it is a rather complex casino game, this can deter potential players and as a result they move on to the likes of slots and other easy options. This in my opinion is a shame because the game is really enjoyable and compared to other casino games it is much more entertaining.

For the sake of this article, I’m going to assume that you’re playing blackjack online as opposed to playing in a land based casino. The first step that you need to take is to find a casino to actually play on and to make a deposit. As soon as you have done this you need to find a blackjack game that has table limits to suit you, this is simple enough. As soon as you have done this, you are ready to begin playing the game.

Blackjack is a game where you’re dealt cards and the idea is to get you hand total as close to 21 as you can without going over. The dealer is your opponent and it will be their turn as soon as you choose to ‘stand’. You stand when you do not want any more cards and are satisfied with your current card total.

If you go bust (over 21) then the dealer automatically wins and this is why the house has an advantage. I should also mention here that when the dealer plays they do not go with their intuition, they just follow a set of rules.

Between games the dealer rules can vary, but normally for hands of 16 or under they will hit and for 17 and above they will stand. So this is the basics on how to play blackjack and as you can see, it’s a fairly simple game. There are a few more complex rules such as the insurance option and surrendering but all of the basics of playing the game are covered above.