Game Rules

• Each player starts with two cards.
• Aces can count as 1 or 11, face cards are worth 10, and all other cards are worth their face value.
• You can choose to "hit" (take another card) or "stand" (keep your current hand).
• If your total exceeds 21, you "bust" and lose the game.
• The dealer must hit until their total is 17 or higher.
• If you have a higher total than the dealer without busting, you win!
• If you tie with the dealer, it's a push (no one wins).
• If the dealer busts, you win automatically.

Scoring

• Blackjack (an Ace and a 10-value card) pays 3:2.
• Winning hands pay even money (1:1).
• If you tie with the dealer, your bet is returned (push).
• If you bust, you lose your bet.

Additional Rules

• You can double down after the initial deal, but you must double your bet.
• Splitting pairs allows you to play two hands, but you must place an additional bet.
• Insurance is offered if the dealer's face-up card is an Ace; it pays 2:1 if the dealer has blackjack.
• Some casinos allow surrendering, where you can forfeit half your bet if you think you will lose.