Online Blackjack Guide & Basic Strategy

Core Rules & Mechanics

• Beat the dealer's hand total without exceeding 21 points.
• Aces count as either 1 or 11 points; face cards count as 10.
• Player can Hit, Stand, Double Down, or Split Pairs depending on total.
• Dealer must hit on soft 17 in standard Vegas rules.

Pro Playing Tips

• Always split Aces and 8s.
• Never split 10s or 5s.
• Double down on 11 when the dealer shows 2 through 10.
• Avoid taking insurance bets - the house edge on that side bet spikes to 7.47%.