Basic Rules of Playing Blackjack

Playing Blackjack (also known as Blackjack) is a popular rewarding game, not confined to casinos but widely adopted for entertainment. The rules are simple, but winning requires understanding how to play Blackjack and gaining experience.

How to Play and Calculate in Blackjack

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1. Rules of Playing Blackjack

- A standard deck of 52 cards is required for the game.
- The game requires a minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 6 players.
- Initially, each player is dealt 2 cards. Players can draw additional cards until the total points on their cards are near or equal to 21, but exceeding this limit is not allowed.
- The dealer plays the role of the house. Players place their bets before the game starts. If they win, they receive an amount equivalent to their bet; otherwise, they lose the bet. This method is similar to how we play three-card poker.
- The house must have an amount greater than or equal to the total bets of the players. Additionally, players compete against the house.

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2. Roles of Each Card in Blackjack

- Cards numbered 2 to 10 correspond to their face value. For example, if you draw a 3 (hearts), you get 3 points.
- Face cards, J, Q, and K, are all counted as 10 points.

3. Basic Strategies for Playing Blackjack

One person takes on the role of the dealer, using a deck of 52 cards, distributing them to each player (the house) and themselves (the dealer) as 2 cards each.

Afterwards, players can draw up to an additional 3 cards, meaning a player can have a maximum of 5 cards in one round.

The goal of drawing additional cards is to get the total value of your cards as close to 21 as possible. If no one surpasses your score and is below 21, you significantly increase your chances of winning.

Phase 1: Calculate the points for the initial 2 cards.

- If your hand consists of these 2 cards, you gain an advantage:
+ Bang Xi: 2 Ace cards
+ Blackjack: 1 Ace and 1 card with a value of 10, J, Q, or K

After calculating the points of the initial 2 cards, players can choose to draw more cards or stop, aiming for a safe range of 16 - 21 points.

+ Under: Hand value below 16 points.

+ Sufficient: Hand value falls within the range of 16 - 21 points.

+ Excessive (busted): Hand exceeds 21 points. Anyone with over 21 points cannot draw more cards.

Betting Round: Betting proceeds clockwise starting from the dealer. Each player draws cards until they decide to stop. Players need to have over 16 points before revealing their cards. If not, they automatically lose. After comparing cards, the side with a higher total wins and takes the bet. If the dealer loses, the player wins the bet. In case of a tie, it's a draw, and the bets remain.

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4. Special Scenarios in Xì Dách

Offline Xì Dách card game

Players encounter this card:

- Five-card Combo: Totaling 5 cards with a value less than 21 results in an absolute win. However, if both sides have a five-card combo, the one with fewer points wins.
- Exceeding 21 points: If both sides go over, the one with fewer points wins. Exceeding 21 means the player with a lower card value under 16 points wins.

5. Important Note

When playing Xí Dách cards, you'll encounter the following scenarios, and scoring is as follows:

- If both the dealer and the player bust (exceed 21) or have the same points, it's a draw, and no one loses money.
- If both the dealer and the player have a natural blackjack, the dealer wins.
- If both the dealer and the player have a blackjack, the dealer is the winner.
- If the dealer has a blackjack and the player has a natural blackjack, the player wins. If the reverse is true, the player loses.
- If both the dealer and the player have a five-card combo, the one with fewer total points wins.

6. Essential Xì Dách Terms

When playing Xì Dách online, you'll often encounter specific terms. Refer to these to enhance your professional Xì Dách gameplay.

- Draw: Draw one more card
- Stand: Do not draw additional cards
- Double Down: Double the bet and draw one more card
- Split: If the first two cards are the same, the player can split them into two separate hands, each with the initial bet amount. The dealer then deals an additional card to each hand, and the game proceeds as normal.
- Insurance: If the dealer's face-up card is an Ace, the player can choose insurance. This decision is up to the player, whether to bet on it or not.

7. Video Tutorial on Playing Blackjack

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Winning Strategies for Blackjack

With the information shared here, it is hoped that you now understand the basics of playing Blackjack. Regular practice will elevate your Blackjack skills to a more professional level.

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