Understanding How Blackjack Works (Sponsored content from NWB News)
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Blackjack is a card game that was invented in France. It is popular in Casinos because the house has a very small edge. The aim of the game is to get your cards to add up to a total of 21 or as close as possible. If the total goes over 21, the player has gone bust and must fold. If they are closer to 21 than the dealer, they win. All cards are worth the number on them. Aces are valued 1 or 11, holders choice, all face cards worth 10 points.
On average, the dealer will have cards worth 17 or above. If you have an 18 or higher it is worth sticking. It is also worth taking an extra card if the Dealer has less high than a 9 on their visible hand.
16 is the worst hand in Blackjack. If you get a double in the game, you are allowed to split your hand. The only set of doubles worth splitting is a pair of 8s.
21 is the best hand in the game. 20 is second-best hand. 11 is not the third-worst hand, but the 11th best.
With an 11, you can take another card without risking going bust. Next best hands are 19 and 18. There is some debate about whether 12 or 17 is better.
There are two main places you can play blackjack if you want to win money: at a live Casino or at an online Casino. Blackjack is a skill that needs practice and practice. Online casinos offer many benefits, including more choices and less costs.
