Basic blackjack betting is not difficult to understand. The object of the game is to get cards totaling 21, or as close as possible. Aces can be worth 1 or 11, and all face cards are worth 10. If you go over 21, you have busted, and you lose your bet.

You are playing against the dealer only, even in multi-player games. If you and the dealer both get blackjack, which is an ace and a face card, it’s a push and you neither win nor lose. If one has a total of 21 with three cards, say two fives and an ace, and the other has blackjack, the blackjack wins. If neither has 21, the one who comes closest without busting wins.

Doubling down is a great option for the player, since it means you can double your original bet if your hand is strong in relation to the dealer’s. If the dealer’s up card is 5 or 6, for instance, he has a 42 percent chance of busting. If you have a strong count such as 10 or 11, double your bet. You’ll then receive only one more card.

If you hold a pair, you can split them, placing an equal wager on each. You’ll play them out one hand at a time. You can split again if you pair up again, and you can double down if you want. Don’t split a strong hand such as two fives. For more information on blackjack betting, browse the resources at Jackpot Central. net. Or if you are ready to try the real thing, click here to start playing blackjack now.