INSTRUCTIONS
In Blackjack, you win if you get a higher hand than the dealer without going over 21. Should you go over 21 "bust," you lose immediately. Face cards count as 10, aces are either 1 or 11, and all other cards are face value.
The players and the dealer each get two cards. If your first two cards total, for example, 15, you can "stand" (take no additional cards) or you can "hit" (ask for additional cards, one at a time). You can indicate your decision to hit or stand by using hand gestures. The dealer will be happy to show you how. After each player in turn has taken all the extra cards he wants, the dealer exposes his "hole" card and hits with 16 or less, and stands on 17 or higher. Should the dealer go over 21, and your hand is still in play, you win.
Blackjack
An ace and a 10-value card is "Blackjack" and pays you 3 dollars for every 2 you bet, unless the dealer has Blackjack, in which case you "push" (neither win nor lose).
Splitting Pairs
You can split pairs and play them as two separate hands by placing another equal bet on the table. You can split up to three times for a total of four separate hands. If you split aces, you are limited to a one-card draw on each hand, and if you draw a ten-value card, it will count as 21 but not as Blackjack.
Doubling Down
You can double your bet and take just one additional card. You can double any combination of your first two cards and you can double after you split pairs.
Insurance
If the dealer's "up" card is an ace, you can place an "insurance" bet of up to half your original bet. If the dealer has Blackjack, your insurance bet pays 2 to 1. If you have Blackjack and take insurance, you are immediately offered "even money."
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