Blackjack, known by some as “21,” is a beloved card game where players aim to beat the dealer with a hand that most closely totals 21 points. While it’s mainly a game of luck and chance, Blackjack has its fair share of strategies that can help you get the most out of your bets and payouts. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, including how to set up your game, how to play, and how to maximize your chances of success in a round.

Things You Should Know

In Blackjack, every player is betting against the dealer. The individual non-dealer players aren’t playing against one another.

The goal of the game is to get a higher hand than the dealer without going over 21. Going over 21 is called busting.

If a player has a better hand than the dealer without busting, they win their bet. If they have a worse hand, the dealer takes their bet.