The main premise of the game is to be given cards totaling up to twenty one. Each competitor is given 2 cards. When a blackjack player is dealt a 9 or less and an Ace they have been given a soft hand. When the player receives no Ace cards it is known as a hard hand. Once the cards have been dealt every player at the blackjack table, which includes the dealer, every gambler is provided the chance to make one of 6 decisions:
Requesting another card (Hit): When a player says "hit" the dealer will give him another card, if the addition of that card causes the value of the hand to exceed 21 the black jack player will have busted and be excluded from the game, if the card makes the total to 21 the blackjack player wins and if the total has not yet achieved twenty-one they’re still in the game.
Keeping the hand you have been given: If a player is satisfied with the cards they will stand. As soon as this has happened the croupier will display his/her cards and the gambler who has accumulated twenty-one or the nearest to twenty one will win.
Doubling Down: A gambler might ask to double down which increases the wager by 100% they have placed. As soon as you’ve taken this action you can only be given one additional card. The specifics of doubling down are often out lined by the blackjack table or casino rules so prior to playing be certain you are comfortable with the house game rules. If you’re wagering at an internet betting house this is normally quite simple.
Watch for part two.