Blackjack

Blackjack (also known as Twenty-one or Pontoon) is an exciting mixture of skill and chance and is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. You can test your blackjack skills on one of three tables in the Fitzwilliam Card Club.

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How to play Blackjack

To play Blackjack you must first place a bet (say €10). Two cards are dealt face up to you and one to the dealer. Your aim is to make your cards total more than the dealers but not go over 21 (bust) which forfeits your bet.

You may ask for additional cards - once you've decided to stop taking them the dealer begins adding cards to their hand.

They must draw a card if their total is less than 17 and stop once they reach 17 or more. Over 21 (bust or 'too many') and the players hand wins if it is still live.

If your total is higher than the dealer's or the dealer has bust, then your bet is paid at even odds, that means you win an amount equal to your bet.

A Blackjack is a two card hand consisting of a picture card (that includes 10s) and an Ace. That pays 3/2 (€15 for €10), for the player.

If your total is lower then you lose your bet and if equal then you get your money back (a stand-off, a push).