Multi-Deck Blackjack
Blackjack is easy to learn and exciting to play! With the information found here and the help of our friendly dealers, you'll be playing in no time!
Object of the game:
The object of Blackjack is to draw cards that add up to 21 or as close as possible without going over. A Blackjack is an ace and any ten-value card on the first two cards dealt. Blackjack pays one and a half times your bet. You can draw as many cards as you like. If a hand goes over 21 it is called a "bust" and the dealer automatically wins. If your hand is the same as the dealer's, it is called a "push" (tie) and you do not win or lose. If your count is closer to 21 than the dealer's count, you win!
How To Play:
Kings, queens and jacks count as 10. Aces count as 1 or 11. All other cards are counted at their face value.
The dealer starts the game by giving each player including him/herself two cards. The dealer's hand always has one card face-up and one card face-down. If you are satisfied with the total of your two cards, you can "stand" (draw no more cards). If not, you can "hit" (draw one or more cards, one at a time) by making a slight movement with your hand toward you. You may "hit" until you feel that the total count of your hand is closer to 21 than the cards the dealer will draw.
After each player takes a turn, the dealer turns up his/her "hole" (face-down) card. If the hand totals 16 or less, the dealer must "hit" (draw additional cards) until reaching 17 or more. If the hand totals a "hard" 17 or more, the dealer must "stand" (take no additional cards). The dealer will hit all "soft" 17's.
Blackjack Terms:
Splitting Pairs:
If you are dealt two cards with equal value or any two ten-value cards, you may "split" them into two separate hands. You must match your original bet if you split. Once split, the two hands must be played separately, completing the first hand before going on to the second. You may split a pair up to three times, making four separate hands. You can take as many hits as you like on each hand. If you split a pair of aces, you will receive only one card on each of the hands. If you receive any ten-value card on a split ace, the hand has a total of 21 (it is not a Blackjack).
Doubling Down:
You may increase your wager by "doubling down. " After receiving your first two cards, you may double down by increasing your wager up to the amount of your original bet, receiving only one additional card. You may double down on any two cards. You can also double down after splitting a pair.
Hit or Draw:
Signify that you would like another card by making a slight movement with your hand toward you.
Insurance:
If you decide to take insurance, you are insuring your hand in the event the dealer has a Blackjack. Insurance pays 2-to-1. You can wager any amount up to half your original bet. Therefore, if you have a $3.00 original bet, your maximum insurance wager would be $1.50 (half of the original bet). If the dealer has a Blackjack, you lose your original bet, but you are paid 2-to-1 on your insurance. If the dealer doesn't have a Blackjack, your original wager remains in play and only the insurance bet loses.
Don't worry if you don't feel like you've got the hang of it yet - our friendly dealers will be happy to show you the ropes. Come on out and play with us!