What is Black jack ? How to play Black Jack..

What is Blackjack?

Blackjack (also called 21) is a comparing card game between players and a dealer.

The goal is to have a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer’s, without going over 21.

Number cards (2–10): Worth their face value.
Face cards (J, Q, K): Worth 10 each.
Ace (A): Can be worth 1 or 11, whichever is more favorable for the player’s hand.

Example:

Place Your Bet

Each player places a bet before the cards are dealt.
Initial Deal
- Dealer gives 2 cards to each player (face up).
- Dealer also gets 2 cards: one face up, one face down (the “hole card”).
Player’s Turn

You can choose:
- Hit ➝ Take another card to increase hand value.
- Stand ➝ Keep your current hand and end your turn.
- Double Down ➝ Double your bet, take only one more card, then stand.
- Split ➝ If you have two cards of the same value (e.g., 8 & 8), you can split them into two separate hands (requires an extra bet).
Dealer’s Turn
- The dealer reveals their hidden card.
- The dealer must hit until reaching 17 or higher.
- If the dealer busts (goes over 21), all remaining players win.
Winning
- If your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer’s, you win.
- If your hand equals 21 with first two cards (Ace + 10 or face card), that’s a Blackjack, usually paying 3:2.
- If both you and the dealer have the same value, it’s a push (tie, no one wins).

👉 Blackjack is fun because it combines luck (the cards you get) with skill (when to hit, stand, or double down).