beginner

blackjack

What Do You Call a Blackjack Dealer?

The person who deals the cards at a blackjack table is called a dealer, but the role involves far more than passing out hands. Learn what dealers do, how a round flows around them, and the terms players use for the people behind the table.

110

blackjack

Calculating the Probability of a Natural Blackjack

Walk through the conditional probability of drawing an ace and a ten-value card as your first two cards, and see why the number of decks and the specific rules change the arithmetic.

160

blackjack

Is There a Penalty for Busting in Blackjack?

Busting in blackjack means losing the hand immediately, but the only money at risk is your original wager. Learn how busting works, when the dealer busts, and why side bets change the answer.

180

blackjack

Do You Have to Reveal a Bust in Blackjack?

A bust is settled immediately by the dealer, not by the player announcing it. Learn what happens when a hand exceeds 21, why the rule exists, and how it affects the round.

130

blackjack

Dealer Bust Rules in Blackjack

The dealer can bust in blackjack, and the dealer's bust is the main way a player wins a hand. This article explains how the dealer's drawing rules work, what happens when the dealer busts, and how those rules shape the decisions you make at the table.

160

blackjack

What BS Means in Blackjack and How to Use It

BS in blackjack refers to basic strategy, the set of playing decisions that minimizes the house edge for a specific rule set. This article explains what the chart is, how it is derived, and how to use it at the table.

180

blackjack

Blackjack 21: How a Hand Plays Out

A step-by-step breakdown of a blackjack hand from buy-in to payout, covering the objective, the decision points, bet types, and the procedural errors that cost new players the most.

190

blackjack

Do You Look at Both Cards in Blackjack?

In most blackjack games you do look at both of your cards, but the dealer's upcard is the one that drives your decision. Here is how card visibility works in different formats and what to do with what you see.

150