Guide to how to count Blackjack correctly and latest

The game of Blackjack has never ceased to be popular in both online and offline casinos worldwide, especially on Vietnamese wagering websites. It not only attracts players with its simple rules but also creates a sense of excitement and anticipation during gameplay. So what is Blackjack, and why is it so appealing? How do you play, and how do you count cards? Let's unravel this game in the article below!

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What is Blackjack?

Blackjack is a Vietnamese version of the French game of the same name played with a deck of 52 cards. A Blackjack table can accommodate two to six players, including one dealer and several players. However, the more players involved, the lower the chances of drawing good cards.

It can be said that Blackjack is an exciting game of confrontation between the dealer and the group of players. With just the simple act of drawing cards and counting points, each game of Blackjack provides players with a range of different emotions. From waiting for each card to be drawn to the players' clever tactics and the rush of adrenaline when the dealer reveals their card, these are the defining characteristics of Blackjack.

Guide to Counting Cards in Blackjack

Before entering a game of Blackjack, it is essential to understand how to count cards to know when to hit or stand. W88 provides a very effective guide to counting cards in Blackjack, as follows:

• Each player is dealt 2 cards and can draw up to 3 additional cards.
• Points are calculated as the sum of the cards' values.
• The goal is to reach the highest score of 21 or to have special card combinations.

In Blackjack, only the point values are counted, and the suit of the cards doesn't matter. The point-counting rules for Blackjack are as follows:

• Cards 2 through 10 are worth their face value.
• Jacks, Queens, and Kings are worth 10 points each.
• Aces can be worth 11 points in a 2-card hand or 1, 10, or 11 points in a 3-card hand, depending on the player's choice. Aces are worth 1 point in a hand with 4 or more cards.

The following situations may occur when counting cards in Blackjack:

• Bust (invalid points): The total value of the cards is below 16 points, and the player must draw another card.
• Valid hand: The total value of the cards is between 16 and 21 points (inclusive).
• Bust (valid points, but too high): The total value of the cards is over 21 points, and the player cannot draw any more cards.

The following special card combinations can also occur:

• Blackjack: The player has exactly 2 cards, one of which is an Ace and the other is a 10/J/Q/K.
• Pair of Aces: The player has exactly 2 Aces.
• Five-card Charlie: The player draws 3 additional cards and the total value of the 5 cards is under 21 points.

A 5-Step Guide to Basic Blackjack

The game of Blackjack consists of five basic steps as follows:

1. Players place their bets as desired, publicly announcing the amount of the bet on the table.

2. The dealer deals the cards to the players (including the dealer), with each player receiving two cards. The remaining cards are placed face down on the table for drawing (known as the draw pile).

3. After dealing the cards, players are allowed to secretly view their cards, count their points, and draw more cards.

• Drawing is done in reverse clockwise order, starting from the player on the dealer's right.
• The dealer will draw last. Each player can draw up to three more cards, with the goal of obtaining a total score of cards from 16 points (the minimum age) to 21 points (the highest age).
• Players can reveal their cards immediately if they have a perfect hand: Blackjack, three of a kind, or five-card trick.
• Players say "stand" to end their turn.

4. For the dealer, it is not necessary to complete drawing cards before evaluating the hand. The action of drawing cards and evaluating the hand for the dealer is completely independent. The dealer only needs to be of legal age to evaluate any hand; then they can draw more cards to evaluate any other hands.

5. Winning or losing is determined at the moment when the bookmaker opens the dealer's hand to evaluate the score. The hand with the highest score wins the bet, the hand with fewer points loses the bet, or the game results in a tie.

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How to calculate the result of a Blackjack game

After all players (including the dealer) have finished playing their hands and the points are tallied up, the final result can be one of the following:

Normal win/loss: whoever has a higher hand value than the dealer wins, while whoever has a lower hand value than the dealer loses (for example, a player with 17 beats a dealer with bust; a player with 19 loses to a dealer with 20…).

Tie: if the dealer and player have the same hand value or both bust, it's a tie and the player doesn't lose any money. In some places, busting is considered a greater loss than normal.

Bust: if a player busts, they lose their bet and must pay double the amount. In some places, busting ties with the dealer or having a lower bust value than the dealer still results in a loss, while having a higher bust value than the dealer results in a win.

"Blackjack": if a player has a hand with a value of 21, they win immediately and get paid one and a half times their bet. If a player gets a blackjack with an ace and a face card or ten, they win immediately and get paid double their bet:

• If the dealer and the player both have a winning hand, then the smaller Blackjack beats the smaller Xì bàn, which beats the smaller Ngũ linh.
• If there are identical Blackjack or Xì bàn hands, then it is a tie.
• If there are identical Ngũ linh hands, then the one with the lower score wins.

Conclusion

This article has provided a detailed guide on how to play and calculate the points in Blackjack. To fully understand the rules and learn some more strategies, you can try playing Blackjack online at W88 Casino. Have a great time and enjoy yourself at W88!

Further reference: How to Play Blackjack and Basic Blackjack Rules