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How Cards Are Counted
Cards 2–10 count at face value, J/Q/K each count as 10, and an Ace is either 1 or 11.
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Blackjack, Briefly
A Card Game That Listens to Your Choices
The goal is easy to grasp: end nearer to 21 than the dealer without going past it. Unlike many casino games, what you choose to do — hit, stand, double or split — really does shift the house edge.
- Blackjack, digital and with live dealers
- Our free strategy guide, on this page
- Runs nicely on a phone
Starting Out
How to Play Blackjack, Step by Step
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Dealing the Cards
You and the dealer receive two cards each, and one dealer card is shown.
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Hit or Stand – Your Call
Hit for another card, or stand to keep the total you have.
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When You Bust
Pass 21 and the hand is lost, no matter what the dealer draws.
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Blackjack Table
An Ace with any 10-value card as your first two cards makes a 'blackjack', which usually pays 3:2.
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Double Down and Split
Double your stake for exactly one more card, or split a pair into two hands of their own.
These are common rules. Exact rules and payouts differ between tables, so always open the game's info panel.
Strategy at a Glance
Basic Blackjack Strategy, Kept Simple
A simple guide for a usual multi-deck game where the dealer stands on soft 17. H = Hit, S = Stand, D = Double (hit if doubling is not allowed), P = Split.
| Cards You Hold | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | A |
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| 8 or lower | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H | H |
| 9 | H | D | D | D | D | H | H | H | H | H |
| 10 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H | H |
| 11 | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | H |
| 12 | H | H | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 13–16 | S | S | S | S | S | H | H | H | H | H |
| 17+ | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| A,A or 8,8 pairs | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Strategy lowers the house edge but can never promise a win. Rules differ between tables, so check the game's info panel before you lean on this chart.
Nice and Steady
Your First Blackjack Hand at HiMAWiN
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Open an Account
Join for free in a minute or two.
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Top Up Your Balance
Pay in from with .
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Choose a Table
Pick live or digital blackjack and look at the bet limits.
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Put Down a Bet
Choose your chips and confirm the stake.
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Play Out Your Hand
Hit, stand, double or split, depending on what you hold.
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See the Result
Winning hands are added to your balance automatically.
Kinds of Blackjack
Blackjack Styles
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Classic-Style Blackjack
The well-known version most players start with.
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Blackjack, European Style
The dealer draws their second card only after players have acted.
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Blackjack With a Live Dealer
Real dealers, shown live as it happens.
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Multi-Hand Play
Digital versions that let you play several hands together.
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Higher-Limit Tables
Bigger table limits for seasoned players.
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Blackjack With Side Bets
Extra optional bets such as Perfect Pairs or 21+3.
Play With a Clear Head
10 Pointers for Better Blackjack Choices
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Pick Up Basic Strategy
Nothing helps more with steady, consistent choices.
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Skip the Insurance Bet
In the long run, insurance tends to cost more than it gives back.
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Split Aces and 8s Every Time
Two solid starting hands are better than one poor one.
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Never Split 10s or 5s
A 20 is already a strong hand, and two 5s work better as a 10.
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Look for 3:2 Tables
A 6:5 payout on blackjack costs you more over time.
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Set Your Spend Before You Start
Agree with yourself on a spending limit before you sit.
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Double on a Hard 11
Against most dealer up-cards, doubling on 11 is the standard move.
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Know Your Soft Hands
When an Ace counts as 11 the hand plays differently, so check the chart.
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Practise First
Try demo mode where it is offered to grow your confidence.
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Let Losses Go
When a session goes against you, stand up and take a pause.
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Blackjack being played on a phone
Blackjack's Story
Blackjack developed from older European card games such as 'vingt-et-un' (twenty-one) and went on to become a casino regular everywhere. These days it feels as natural on a phone as on a casino floor.
Why the House Edge Is Low in Blackjack
Since players make the decisions, sticking close to basic strategy keeps the house edge below that of many other casino games. The precise number depends on each table's rules.
Live or Digital Tables?
Live blackjack brings real dealers and good company; digital blackjack moves faster and suits practice. Each one follows the rules shown at its table.
Slips New Players Often Make
Buying insurance, standing on soft 17 when a hit is better, splitting 10s and raising bets after a loss are the mistakes we see most.
Money In and Out
Pay in with ; cash-outs are normally handled within .
Your Questions
Your Blackjack Questions
Is blackjack skill or luck?+
A bit of each. The cards are random, yet your choices shape results over time. Basic strategy helps, but no method can promise a win.
How long does basic strategy take to learn?+
Most people feel at ease with the chart after a handful of practice sessions.
Is card counting allowed?+
Is live blackjack available on my phone?+
Happily, yes.
What if my total matches the dealer's?+
An equal total is a 'push', and your stake comes back to you.
Can I use the welcome bonus on blackjack?+
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