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Blackjack Rules

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Learn blackjack card values, the goal of a hand and which table rules to check.

Quick answer

Blackjack Rules: at a glance

A standard blackjack hand aims to beat the dealer without exceeding 21.

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Rules and table choices

Number cards count at face value, picture cards count as ten.

An ace can count as one or eleven.

The aim is to finish closer to 21 than the dealer without going over.

Actions vary by table.

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Does every blackjack table use the same rules?

No. Rules and available actions vary by title and table.

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