 The object of Blackjack is get as close to 21 points as possible without going over ("bust"). Dealer must hit on all totals of 16 or less. Dealer must stand on all totals of 17 or more. The maximum single wager is $300, the minimum wager is $1. If your first two cards are an Ace and a 10 value card, you have Blackjack and will be paid one and one-half times the wager (3 to 2) unless the dealer also has Blackjack. If you don't have Blackjack you may continue to draw cards attempting to total as close to 21 as possible without exceeding 21, in which case you "bust" and lose your wager. Place your bet by clicking on the token you wish to bet. Press DEAL when you are finished betting and ready to receive cards. The dealer will then deal you two cards, face up, and two to him/herself. Kings, Queens, Jacks, and 10's each count as 10. Aces count as 1 or 11. All other cards 2-9, count at their numeric value. Deal Once you have picked the wager amount, click on DEAL. This will give you the first two cards. Hit You want an additional card(s). Stand You don't want any additional card(s) Split You want to match the original wager and split the first two cards into two separate hands. The two cards must be of the same point value (e.g. a pair of 8's). If split, an Ace and ten equal to "21" and not blackjack. Double You will match the original bet (or double down for less) on the first two cards dealt and receive only one additional card. Double down wagering is not permitted on a Blackjack. Insurance When the dealer's up card is an Ace, you may want to buy insurance; an additional amount equal to half of your original wager. You may purchase insurance when you believe that the dealer's down card is a ten value card. If the dealer has Blackjack, the insurance wager pays 2 to 1. If the dealer does not have Blackjack, the insurance wager loses and the game continues as usual. A Blackjack will beat a point total of "21".
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