Black Jack

Blackjack - How to Play Blackjack at Reddy Anna Book

Blackjack is a hugely popular card game that has a history dating back hundreds of years. The earliest incarnation of the game was invented in France way back in the early 1700s, and it has basically gone from strength to strength ever since. Today, you’ll find it played the world over, in casinos, in homes, and, yep, even right here at Reddy Anna.

If you’re new to the game, then the good news is that blackjack is extremely easy to play. In fact, one of the key reasons why it became so popular in the first place is that anyone can learn to play within a matter of minutes. You might need to spend a little more time studying strategy if you plan on taking on the casinos or otherwise playing for real money, but if you’re just looking to play a few cash-free games, then five minutes is all you need.

On this page, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know about playing blackjack, including the rules, common strategies, and some handy tips for beginners that can increase your chances of success from the first round. Let’s dive in.

Blackjack: The Basics

To begin, let’s run through the basics of blackjack. This game is so common that you’re probably already aware of the fundamentals, but a little refresh never hurt anyone!

The player’s goal is to get as close to 21 without going over. While many people can play blackjack at the same, it’s best to think of blackjack as a two-player game: it’s you against the dealer, no one else.

If you get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over, then you’ll win the round — and pick up any winnings if you’ve made a bet. If you go over 21 (called going ‘bust’) or the dealer is closer to 21 than you are (again, without going over), then the dealer will win and you’ll forfeit your betting stake.

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Common Blackjack Terms

We’ll go through how to play blackjack in more detail below, but first, let’s outline some common blackjack terms. You’ll see these terms used again and again when you play, including right here at Reddy Anna, so it’s worthwhile reading them over and committing them to memory.

Blackjack

It’s the name of the game and the name of the best possible hand. If you’ve dealt an ace and a 10 (including face cards), then you’ll have blackjack and automatically win the round.

Bust

Going bust happens when you go over 21. Players that go bust automatically lose the round.

Doubling

After your second card is revealed, you’ll be given the option to ‘Double.’ This will double your wager, and you’ll be assigned one more card. After that card is assigned, your round is over; you won’t have the option to hit. On Reddy Anna, it looks like this — note the ‘Double’ button on the top left hand of the page.

Hard Hand

A starting hand that doesn’t contain an ace is called a hard hand. For example, a 7 and an 8 would be a ‘Hard 15.’

Soft Hand

A soft hand is a starting hand that contains an ace. In blackjack, an ace can be a 1 or an 11, making it a flexible — or ‘soft’ — card.

Hit

When it’s your turn, ‘hitting’ means asking for another card.

Insurance

If the dealer’s up-facing card is an ace, players will be given the ‘insurance’ option. If the dealer gets blackjack (ace + ten), then players who took insurance will receive a payout.

Split

If you’re given two of the same card as your starting hand, you’ll be given the option to split the cards and play two hands. You’ll need to double your wager to split.

Stand

A player ‘stands’ when they’re happy with their cards and don’t want to ‘hit.’ It indicates the end of the player’s turn.

Push

A push is when both the dealer and player end their rounds with the same value. For example, if the dealer and player both have twenty, then it’ll be a ‘push’ result. It indicates a draw and your stake is returned.

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