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A Blackjack is the best possible hand in the game of Blackjack. It happens when a player’s first two cards add up to exactly 21.
How to Get a Blackjack
A Blackjack happens when a player is dealt:
An Ace
And a card worth 10 points
This could be:
Ace and 10
Ace and Jack
Ace and Queen
Ace and King
All of these combinations equal 21 using only two cards, which is a Blackjack.
Why Blackjack Is Special
A Blackjack is special because it usually pays more than a normal win. In many games, a Blackjack pays 3 to 2, meaning if you bet $10, you win $15.
Blackjack vs 21
If a player gets 21 using more than two cards, it is not called a Blackjack. It is just a hand worth 21.
For example:
10 + 5 + 6 = 21, but this is not Blackjack.
Ace + King = Blackjack.
Blackjack vs Dealer Blackjack
If both the player and the dealer have Blackjack, the round is usually a tie. This is called a push, and the player gets their bet back.
Summary
A Blackjack is:
An Ace and a 10-value card
Total of 21 with only two cards
Usually pays more than a normal win
The best possible starting hand in Blackjack
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