A player may win by having any final score equal to or less than 21 if the dealer busts. Scoring higher than 21 (called 'busting' or 'going bust') results in a loss. In a given round, the player or the dealer wins by having a score of 21 or by having the higher score that is less than 21.

After receiving their first two cards, players have the option of getting a 'hit', or taking an additional card. All other cards are counted as the numeric value shown on the card. A player and the dealer can count an ace as 1 point or 11 points. Face cards (kings, queens, and jacks) are counted as ten points. The player or players are dealt a two-card hand and add together the value of their cards. The objective of the game is to beat the dealer in one of the following ways: It is played with one or more decks of 52 cards. Blackjack is a comparing card game between a player and dealer, meaning players compete against the dealer but not against other players. Introduce to Blackjackīlackjack, also known as twenty-one, is the most widely played casino banking game in the world.