There are a few other names for the card game blackjack, but the most popular names are 21, blackjack, and casino blackjack. The game is typically played with two decks of cards, each consisting of 25 cards. The object of the game is to score as many points as possible by taking cards that add up to 21, including the ace, two through ten. When playing blackjack, it is important to remember that each hand has a dealer and player. The dealer is responsible for dealing the first five cards face down to each player, and then turn over the remaining card. The player then has the option to either take the new card or leave it in their hand.
The dealer then begins their turn, and plays another card from their hand. If a player has a total of 21 or more on their hand, they are said to be “in pocket” and can collect any amount of chips they wish. If a player does not have a total of 21 or more on their hand, they are said to be “out of pocket” and must either discard any number of cards equal to or greater than their total or put all of their chips in the pot. There are other variations of blackjack such as 8-or-better and Tens Plus Blackjack which allow players to hold more than one card totaling 10 or more before putting them all in play.
