(The dealer's face-down card is often called the 'hole' card.) He also deals two cards for himself - the first card is face-up and the second is face-down.
Always check the house rules before you play!
Please note: this is just a general guide. This page explains the rules of the game.įor advice on playing, plus the odds and chances involved see: HIT - STAND - DOUBLE DOWN or SPLIT? These games are all based on one simple goal - beat the dealer! There are many variations and several different names including Pontoon, Twenty One and the French name Vingt-et-Un. Blackjack is one of the best loved card games in the world.