21 and I'm a Winner

The most popular and the most math filled casino game has to be black jack or 21 as some call it. It does take skill to play this game and a knowledge of knowing when to hit and when to stay. Betting when playing this game start when you have no cards at all. It is an initial bet and you must bet to receive cards. It just makes sense.

One card is dealt up and one dealt down. Players do not have the option of asking for or trading in cards. Essentially you must play with the cards that you are dealt. The basic concept of 21 is that you beat the dealer. You must, in the end, have a higher combined hand than the dealer has. In 21, the aces can either be used as an 11 or a 1. Each player can keep "hitting" which means they are dealt more cards. Once a player is satisfied or they "bust", which means their cards are higher than 21, then they can stay and wait and see if they have won. All the extra cards are dealt face up so that only one card remains a mystery.

Most people say that hitting at 17 is not a good thing to do because most of the time you will bust. Also receiving a face card and ace means that you are a winner. When a player is dealt two of the same cards they can spilt. With two's this may not be a great idea, but it can work wonders with aces. When dealt 9, 10 or 11 you can double down and double you chance to win with just one extra card. 21 is all in the name and it is all about the cards.