Blackjack Basics for Beginners
Lesson description
Learn the fundamentals of blackjack rules with a dealer and other players. Mr Blackjack covers the rules, gameplay, aim, and reasons blackjack is better than any other casino card game.
What this lesson covers
- The objective to blackjack
- How basic gameplay works
- How the dealer manages the table
Episodes
FAQs
Can you play blackjack by yourself?
With online blackjack, you can play by yourself through our Free Blackjack arcade. No download or registration is required to play these games, meaning you can play straight away.
Where can I play blackjack online?
There are thousands of online casinos, but our real money blackjack games guide lists recommendations of the best to play with, along with bonuses to redeem at these gambling sites. You can join other players at live blackjack games online, too.
How can I play blackjack effectively?
For beginner players, knowing blackjack rules and how casinos vary these to keep the odds in their favor will help you make smarter bets, which Blackjack Academy covers this season. As you progress, other skills like basic strategy and card counting will help you get the edge over the casino.
Is blackjack easy?
Blackjack is one of the simplest card games to learn. It has one objective and simple rules, so you can start playing in minutes.
Why do some blackjack rules change?
Casinos will adjust some rules in blackjack to keep the game’s odds in their favor. Mr Blackjack’s lesson on table rules covers common changes, including payouts for blackjack and betting limits.
Does blackjack go by other names?
Blackjack also goes by 21, Vingt-Un, and Pontoon. These variations mainly appear in Europe, but 'blackjack' is well-known internationally.
Who wins if the dealer and the player get 21?
This is called a ‘push’ or a tie. When this happens, the dealer returns the player’s bet to them.
