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BLACKJACK

Blackjack is a classic casino card game where players compete against the dealer. The goal is to obtain a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer’s hand without exceeding that value.

Players do not compete against each other: everyone tries to beat the dealer. The dealer always draws cards until reaching 17 points and automatically stands once reaching 17 or more.

Objective of the Game

Each player tries to form a hand with a value higher than the dealer’s without exceeding 21.

You win if:

Your hand is higher than the dealer’s.

The dealer exceeds 21.

You have Blackjack (21 with two cards) and the dealer does not.

You lose if:

You exceed 21.

The dealer has a higher hand without exceeding 21.

The dealer has Blackjack and you do not.

Card Values

Cards from 2 to 10 are worth their numeric value.

J, Q, K are worth 10.

Ace is worth 1 or 11, whichever is more advantageous for the hand.

A Blackjack occurs when the first two cards total exactly 21 (an Ace + a 10-value card).

Game Flow

All players place their bets.

Each player receives two face-up cards.

The dealer receives two cards (usually one face up and one face down).

Each player takes their turn.

The dealer reveals their hidden card and plays according to dealer rules.

Bets are resolved.

Player Actions

During their turn, a player may choose between:

Hit

Receive an additional card.

Stand

End the turn keeping the current hand.

Double

Double the bet and receive only one additional card.

Split

If the first two cards have the same value, the player may split them into two separate hands.

Surrender

The player abandons the round and loses half of the bet.

Dealer Rules

The dealer follows fixed rules:

Draw cards while having 16 or less.

Automatically stand when reaching 17 or more.

Configuration Options

Some tables may use different game configurations.

Number of Rounds

Defines how many rounds will be played.

1

6

10

20

Number of Decks

Number of decks used in the game.

1

4

6

8

Split

Maximum number of times a player can split their hand.

Not allowed

Up to 3 times

Surrender

Allows a player to abandon the round and lose half of their bet.

No

Yes

Determine Dealer Blackjack Immediately

If enabled, the dealer immediately checks for Blackjack after the initial deal.

No

Yes

Shuffle

Defines when the deck will be reshuffled.

Always

~25%

~50%

Elimination

Defines when players may be eliminated from the game.

No

Every round

Every 3 rounds

Minimum Double

Defines when the Double action is allowed.

No

Every round

Every 2 rounds

Secret Bet

Allows hidden bets between players.

None

1

2

Minimum Bet Limit

Minimum amount that can be bet.

1

4

10

Maximum Bet Limit

Defines the maximum bet based on the table minimum.

Disabled

Maximum: Minimum × 50

Maximum: Minimum × 100

Maximum: Minimum × 200

End of the Game

After the defined number of rounds, the player with the highest number of chips wins.

In case of a tie, the tied players share the victory.