Blackjack rules for beginners

Blackjack is one of the most popular card games and can be played in thousands of land-based and online casinos around the world.

It differs from many other casino games in that, although luck and chance can influence its outcome, it is possible to develop game strategies to increase the odds of success.

An example of an online casino where you can play blackjack is Ice Casino Portugal, where there are more than 60 gaming tables distributed between the virtual and live casino.

A bit of history about blackjack

Let's take a look at the history of this game so you can learn about its origins.

It is believed that this game was born in the casinos of France in the 1700s. Its simple rules dictated its success and spread to casinos all over the world. Before long it was one of the favourite games of chance and it's easy to find references to it in successful books and films.

If you want to see one of these films, we recommend "21 - The Last Card", a 2008 release that explores card counting in blackjack to achieve success.

Getting to know blackjack

In this game, the aim is to reach 21 points, or the closest without going over, with the cards you have in your hand.

A standard pack of cards is used and each has its own face value, while the picture cards, which are the King, Queen and Jack, are worth 10 points and the Ace is worth 11 points.

The return to player (RTP) rate can vary slightly depending on the number of decks you're using, but it's between 98 and 99 per cent.

As such, many casino gaming experts consider this game to have greater potential than many of the slots that can be found, for example, at Bidluck en.

Basic rules to follow when playing blackjack

The rules of blackjack are really simple to understand and follow. To explain them we'll divide them into 4 main groups, which follow a chronological order of events:

1. Deal of cards: The dealer at the gaming table does the dealing and 2 cards are dealt to each player and also to the dealer. One of the dealer's cards is turned face up so that everyone knows which one it is and the other is not revealed.
2. Players' decision: Each player has the opportunity to look at their cards and decide whether they want to keep them, called a "stand", or ask for a third card, called a "hit".
3. Dealer reveal: After each player's decision, the dealer reveals his second card.
4. Winning decision: The game ends when the player who has 21 points, or a value close to that, has not exceeded it.

Strategies for playing blackjack and increasing your chances of success

As the game of blackjack is played with one or more standard packs of cards, it's possible to develop a strategy that allows you to increase your chances of success as the game progresses.

One of the most commonly used strategies is card counting. This process requires you to be very familiar with the cards that make up the deck and to pay close attention to all the cards that are placed on the table and are no longer in the deck.

In this way you can see if there are still, for example, any picture cards left.

Having some control over the possible scores of the other players and the dealer increases your chances of making the right decision when it comes time to ask for a third card.

In short, by keeping an eye on the cards that are dealt, you can increase your chances of success and win interesting prizes by enjoying this engaging and classic card game.