Blackjack - The Objective of the Game

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Blackjack has been around for a long time and is still one of the most popular card games. You too can learn how to play online blackjack, it is dead easy! It all revolves around obtaining a hand that is worth 21 points without exceeding 21. Even though there may be many other players in blackjack you are always playing only against the dealer. The main aim is to achieve a higher total than the dealer and all of this without exceeding 21. If you manage that, you have won the hand. The dealer will deal 2 cards to each player, if the total of your hand is not close enough to 21, you may choose to have another card dealt. Should you have an ace in your hand, it can count either as 1 or 10, whichever will bring you closer to 21.

Blackjack has only a few rules and the game is quite quick. As you become more proficient in the game, there are more rules to remember. However, as a beginner, it is quite simple and we have listed some simple rules for you to follow to play online blackjack:

1. Select the variation of blackjack you wish to play. A green felt table will appear on screen
2. To start online blackjack, place your bet by clicking on the chips. A right-click removes chips from the bet.
3. Then click "deal". You will be dealt 2 cards, face-down. The dealer is dealt one card face-down and one card face-up.
4. If your cards are not close enough to 21 in total, you may click "hit" to be dealt another card or if you don't want another card, click "stand".
5. You win if your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer's. If your total exceeds 21, you "bust" or lose.
6. To start a new game, click "new game" and repeat the above steps.

• Double - by clicking double, you must double your original bet without being dealt another card.
• Split – if you initial hand contains 2 cards with the same face value, you may ""split"" the hand, you will be dealt 1 additional card for each hand.
• Insurance – when the dealer’s face-up card is an ace, he will announce ""insurance"". If the dealer should achieve blackjack, you will receive a 2 to 1 payout on your insurance bet. Keep in mind that your insurance bet may not exceed more than half of your original bet.

You will need to know the following terminology when playing online blackjack:

• "Blackjack" – an ace and a face card is exactly 21 and is called "blackjack". It means that you are an instant winner.
• "Hit" – if you click "hit" you will be dealt another card.
• "Stand" – if you do not want another card, click "stand", the results of the hand will be declared.
• "Rebet" – repeat the bet from the previous game and a new round of cards are dealt.

Blackjack has quite a few variants, each with its own set of rules or unique feature. The most popular versions are Blackjack Surrender, 21 Duel Blackjack, and Blackjack Switch. Try all of these variants online at EuroGrand Casino. Be our guest, play free blackjack or for real money. Online blackjack is great fun, whether you are a beginner or experience player.