Almost always the game is played with open cards.Īfter the bets are placed, the bank (dealer) deals clockwise to each player two cards and one card for himself (in US 2, but 1 closed).
If the dealer has the same points as the players, it is a 'stand-off' or 'push'.Īll players play individually against the bank (dealer). The ace is 1 or 11 points (depends what value is the closest to 21, without exceeding 21. Value of the cards: Jack, Queen and King are worth 10 points. If the player overrides the 21 points, he loses the game. The goal of the game is to beat the bank/dealer by having cards with a total of points, closer to 21 than the total points of the cards the bank will have.
Often played for dollars, especially in casinos.
Blackjack (also known as 21) is a popular card game.
