Introduction to Blackjack

In blackjack, you & the dealer are both dealt two cards to begin. The goal in blackjack is to accumulate cards that add up closer to 21 than that of the dealer's hand, without exceeding 21. Cards are worth their face value with the exception of Kings, Queens & Jacks which are each worth ten and Aces which are valued at either 1 or 11. If your hand's value is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win. Should the value of the dealer's hand be higher than yours, you lose. When both hands are equal in value, the deal is what's known as a "push" and your money is returned. If you've a total of 22 or higher (a busted hand), you lose regardless of whether the dealer also goes over 21.

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