Black Jack Rules of the Game

There are many basic strategies for blackjack, depending on the
casino's rules and the number of decks used. The basic strategy
outlined here is based on the four-deck game as played in Las Vegas.
The object of the game is to beat the dealer with a total equal to or
less than 21, without going over 21 or bust.

Rules of the Game Before any cards are dealt, the player must wager.
He does this by placing his bet in the designated space in front of
his table position. The dealer then deals two cards to each of the
players, and two to himself (one of the dealer's cards is dealt face
up and one is dealt facing down). Face cards (kings, queens and jacks)
count as 10, ace counts as one or 11 (as the player chooses) and all
other cards are counted at their face value.

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