Blackjack is a popular game that requires skills to win the game. You must be patient and think carefully before you decide to hit, stand, double down, split or surrender your cards. It is not that difficult to play blackjack if you understand the beauty of this game.

Before playing, know is the house rules, as they sometimes depend on the place where you play this game. Remember that different rules may require different strategy to win.

Blackjack is a game called twenty-one (21). Remember, you need to get a total value more than the dealer (up to a maximum of 21) to win in this game. However, getting more than 21 is considered as burst and results in a loss.

The dealer will give you two initial cards (you are allowed up to five total). You now have five options: to hit, to stand, to double down, to split or to surrender. ‘Hit’ means that you want to draw another card from the deck. If you are satisfied with the value you get, then you shall choose to ‘stand’ hoping that the dealer’s points are lesser than yours. Double down means that you want to double your bet and in return get only one additional card from dealer. If you get ‘pair’ cards, you have the option to split your card. If you choose to split, you will have to place a same amount of bet as your initial ones to receive another card from dealer for both bets. Surrender option, only available at certain casinos, is only for those who want to give up half of his bet and stop playing in that particular round.

Blackjack requires strategy to win. Besides that, card counting provides another advantage because it allows you to predict your chance of getting a certain card.