Blackjack Rules

RULES
1. If your total is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win.
2. If you "hit" and your total is more than 21, you lose.
3. If you and the dealer have the same total, it is a tie, or push.

OBJECT OF THE GAME
Blackjack, or 21, is a popular and fun casino game in which everyone plays against the dealer. The dealer gives each player two cards, both face-up. The dealer also gets two cards, one face-down and the other face-up. The object is to draw cards that total 21, or as close to 21 as possible, without going over (busting). Jacks, queens, kings, and tens count as 10. An ace may be played as a 1 or an 11. All other cards are played at face value. All of our 18 tables deal from a box called a “shoe”. The majority of our tables use six decks.

PROPER HAND SIGNALS
Using non-verbal communication with the dealer helps to improve the flow of the game. With hand signals you can indicate when you wish to “hit” or “stand.” Please ask your dealer for the appropriate signals.

SPLIT AND DOUBLE DOWN
Blackjack gives players all the options. One of them is to split your cards. You may take this option when you have two original cards that have the same value (4’s or 8’s, for example). You can split the two cards and play each hand individually. However, you must bet the same amount as your original wager on the split hand. You may split up to four times. You may then take as many hits as you want. If you split a pair of aces, you will receive only one card on each of the hands. Players also have the option of increasing their wager by “doubling down”. When you double down you are allowed to double your bet after receiving your fist two cards. You then receive only one additional card. The dealer makes no decision in playing his or her hand.

FREE BET BLACKJACK
Just like regular blackjack but with a twist. Free Bet Blackjack lets you double down and split...for free! If you choose the free bet options, the dealer will place a special lammer next to your original wager. If you end up winning the hand, you get paid as if you had made a traditional split or double, even though you didn't put any additional money at risk. You may split any pairs except 10-value cards. You may free double any two card hard 9,10,11. If the dealer busts with a point total of 22, any bets you have left in action are pushes.

THE DEALER
Keep in mind that the dealer is required to “hit” on all soft 17’s and below, and “stand” on all hard 17’s and above. All of our friendly dealers will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding blackjack rules and game play.