Two cards are dealt to each player and the dealer. The player's cards are dealt face up; one of the dealer's cards is also dealt face up and the other face down.
The object of the game is to draw cards to a total of 21 or closer to 21 than the dealer. The ten, jack, queen, and king count as ten points each; other cards count at face value - aces can count as one or eleven points.
An ace with any ten, jack, queen or king, is a "blackjack." It is paid at one and one - half times the amount wagered, unless the dealer also has a blackjack; in which case it is a "stand - off" or "push" - neither the dealer or the player wins.
If you do not have a blackjack, you may indicate to the dealer to "hit" you. This means to give you another card.
- You may draw as many cards as you like (one at a time) to improve your hand, but if you go over 21, you have " busted" and, consequently, lose your wager. If you do not want a " hit" (you have drawn as many cards as you desire), then you may indicate to the dealer you would like to "stand."
- You may not "double down" after "splitting." You may split cards up to four times, except aces, which can only receive one card each.
- You may "double down" (double your original wager) to receive one card only on any two original cards dealt. You may "split" any two cards with the same face value by making a wager equal to the original wager.
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