The main premise of the game is to be dealt cards totaling up to 21. Every gambler is given 2 cards. When a blackjack player is handed a 9 or less and an Ace they have been dealt a soft hand. When the black jack player is dealt no Ace cards it is called as a hard hand. As soon as the cards have been handed to all players at the table, including the dealer, every gambler is given the opportunity to make 1 of six choices:

Taking another card (Hit): When a black jack player says "hit me" the dealer will give them another card, if the addition of that card makes the value of the hand to exceed twenty one the gambler will have busted and that is the end of the game, if the card makes the value of the hand to 21 the player will be the winner and if the value of the hand hasn’t yet reached twenty-one they’re still in the game.

Keeping the hand you’ve been given: If a black jack player is happy with the hand they’ll stand. As soon as this has happened the croupier will display his or her hand and the blackjack player who has accumulated twenty-one or the closet to twenty-one will win.

Doubling Down: A blackjack player may ask to double down which increases the bet by 100% they have made. Once you have taken this procedure you can only be given 1 additional card. The details of doubling down are normally specified by the blackjack table or betting house rules so prior to gambling make certain you’re at ease with the casino rules. If you are gambling at a net casino this is usually very easy.

Stay tuned for part 2.