How Is Blackjack Payout Calculated?

Blackjack payout is based on a number of factors, including the amount of money bet, the dealer’s hand, and whether or not the player has received a blackjack.

The dealer’s hand is determined by the number of cards that are face down, with two through ten being worth one point each and Ace being worth 10 points. The value of an Ace can vary depending on the game that is being played, but in most cases it is worth at least 10 points.

If the dealer has an Ace in their hand, then they are considered to have a “natural” blackjack and are awarded the standard payout for that hand. If the dealer does not have an Ace, then they receive a payout based on their hand ranking.

For example, if the dealer has a two through ten card and no Aces, they will receive 2 points for every card from two to ten, minus 1 point for every Ace. So a two would give them 1 point and a three would give them 0 points, while an Ace would give them 2 points.

If the player has a natural blackjack (two through ten cards with an Ace), then they receive the standard payout for that hand. If the player doesn’t have a natural blackjack (any other hand), then they receive a payout based on how many points they were ahead or behind at the time their blackjack was dealt.

For example, if the player was ahead by two points when their blackjack was dealt, then they will receive double their regular payout (2x their regular bet). If they were behind by two points when their blackjack was dealt, then they will only receive their regular bet (1x their regular bet).

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