Blackjack

The basics

Rules: standard 52-card deck. Ace counts 11 (or 1 if 11 would bust), face cards 10, number cards face value. You and the dealer each receive two cards; the dealer's second card stays face down until you stand or bust. Each round stakes a fixed $100 from a starting balance you choose (minimum $100). Hit takes another card; Stand ends your turn and reveals the dealer's hidden card. The dealer then draws while at 16 or below, or while behind your total (no draw at 17+ when ahead). Blackjack (Ace plus any ten-value card on the first two cards) pays 2.5x the bet; a normal win pays 2x; a tie goes to the dealer (no push); busting loses at once. The deck is shuffled with four passes of random sort before each deal. Strategy: always hit on 11 or less (one card cannot bust you); stand on 17 or more; on 12-16 hit when the dealer shows 7 or higher and stand when the dealer shows 2-6 (the dealer is more likely to bust); count an Ace as 11 until it would bust, then as 1. Set a session limit and never chase losses. Common mistakes: hitting on 17+ (bust risk too high); standing on 12 against a dealer 7+; forgetting that ties lose; ignoring that the dealer keeps drawing to beat your total, not just to 17. FAQ: What is blackjack? Reach 21 or beat the dealer without going over. How much does blackjack pay? 2.5x your bet (a normal win pays 2x). Is there a push on a tie? No, ties go to the dealer. Can I split or double down? No, this version offers only Hit and Stand. What is the minimum balance? $100. Are the cards shuffled? Yes, before every deal. Is it free? Yes, in the browser with no download.

Objective:

Build a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without going over — each round is a fresh duel.

Controls:

Click the Hit, Stand, or Restart buttons with the mouse on desktop; tap the same buttons, or the fixed bottom Hit/Stand bar, on touch screens.