Blackjack is a card game where you play against the dealer, not against other players. If you are looking for blackjack at Betti, you want to know how the game is played, which versions exist and what to check before you bet. This page covers the rules, the common variants and the difference between computer and live dealer games.
Common blackjack variants
Blackjack comes in many versions with different rules. Classic blackjack is the standard game. Multi-hand games let you play several hands at once. Single-deck games use fewer cards. Pontoon is a British version with its own names for some moves. Side bets such as Perfect Pairs or 21+3 are paid separately from the main hand.
Check which versions Betti offers before you play, because the one you know may be named differently or not be available. Read the rules of the version you pick before you place a bet, since small differences change the odds of each decision.
How blackjack is played
The aim is to finish with a hand closer to 21 than the dealer's, without going over 21. Number cards count at face value, face cards count 10, and an ace counts as 1 or 11, whichever helps the hand more. You receive two cards and the dealer shows one card face up.
On your turn you can hit to take another card, stand to keep your total, double down to double your stake for one more card, or split a pair into two hands. Some versions also offer insurance or surrender. The dealer follows fixed rules; in many versions the dealer must draw until reaching 17. A hand that beats the dealer wins, and a tie is a push. A natural blackjack, two cards totalling 21, usually pays more than an ordinary win, but the exact payout depends on the table.
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Computer and live dealer blackjack
In the RNG version, a random number generator decides each card, and you play against the computer on your own screen. The speed and the options are set by the game. In a live dealer game, a real dealer deals on a streamed table, and you act through the screen. Live play is slower, with more waiting between hands and a chat with the table.
For live formats in general, see the live casino guide. Whichever version you choose, the rules and limits of that table are what decide the outcome of each hand.
Practical tips before you play
Learn what hit, stand, double and split do before your first hand, and check the minimum and maximum bet at the table you join. Decide your budget before you start, and choose a stake you can comfortably lose. Do not raise your stakes to recover earlier losses.
If you play on a phone, the mobile version page covers that option. If play stops feeling like entertainment, the safer gambling page sets out practical steps to take.
