Know The Rules and Win At Black Jack

Whether you're sitting at a table of pros, or enjoying an afternoon with friends, knowing the basic rules of black jack can make you a winner. The object of the game is to total closer to 21 than the dealer. You're given two cards, and you get to see on the dealer's cards. An Ace can count for either 1 or 11 points. The Jack, King, and Queen count for 10 point apiece. Here are a few rules that can better your chances of winning. Try "doubling down", this means you get to double your bet and receive one card.

The second rule is the "split". If you're lucky enough to get a pair on your first two cards, you can opt to put an amount of money down equal to your original wager and play two hands with one of the two cards.

The third rule is the "insurance bet". If the dealer has an Ace showing on the card facing up, you can put down more money that's equal to half the wager you originally made. If the dealer gets lucky and has a Black Jack, then your insurance wager is good enough to win. You won't lose any total money. On the other hand, if the dealer doesn't have a Black Jack, you'll immediately lose the insurance bet you made.

Are you feeling lucky by chance? Great! You can hone your game by setting up your own private room to master the game of blackjack with your own table or even just a tabletop. And, then when you're ready, you can head out to the casino and try your luck for real.
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