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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rules of Blackjack?

Blackjack (also called 21) is a card game where you play against the dealer. You are each dealt two cards — the goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over (busting). If your hand beats the dealer's hand without busting, you win. If both hands have the same value, it's a push (tie). The dealer must hit on 16 or below and stand on 17 or above.

What are the card values in Blackjack?

Number cards (2-10) are worth their face value. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10. Aces are worth 11, but automatically count as 1 if your total would exceed 21.

What do Hit and Stand mean?

Hit means you draw another card to increase your hand's total. Stand means you keep your current hand and end your turn — the dealer then plays.

What is a Blackjack?

A Blackjack is when your first two cards total exactly 21 — an Ace plus a 10-value card (10, Jack, Queen, or King). It's the best hand in the game and wins automatically unless the dealer also has Blackjack, which results in a push.

What do the stats W, L, P, and BJ mean?

W = Wins (you beat the dealer), L = Losses (the dealer beat you or you busted), P = Pushes (ties where you and the dealer had the same total), and BJ = Blackjacks (times you got a natural 21 with your first two cards). Your stats are saved in your browser across sessions.

When should I hit or stand?

A basic strategy is to always hit when your hand is 11 or below (you can't bust). Stand on 17 or above. For hands between 12-16, consider the dealer's face-up card — hit if the dealer shows 7 or higher, stand if the dealer shows 6 or lower.