Online Blackjack Basics 1
Blackjack
If either you or dealer is dealt a ten-value card and an ace it is called blackjack. In case you are dealt blackjack you win 3 to 2 for your bet in case the dealer does not have blackjack. If you and the dealer both have blackjack it is called a push and you get your bet back. If the dealer is dealt blackjack and you are not you lose your bet.
Hitting
If you want to draw another card it is called a hit. Just push the hit button to hit. If you want one more card you push the hit button again.
Standing
Whenever you think you are satisfied with your cards whether it be first two cards ot more cards you push the stand button (unless you are “busted”).
Doubling Down
Double down means that you have the possibility to double your bet after first two cards were received. The majority of online casinos allows to double down on any two cards. Other casinos only allow doubling down for hands that total ten or eleven.
Splitting
If your first two cards form up a pair (two cards of the same rank) you are allowed to split them into two separate hands. In order to do this you have to push split button. Each of your two hands will be played separately. It means you will be automatically dealt one card for each hand and then continut to play both of these hands the usual way.