How to play Blackjack
The origins of the comparing card game Blackjack have been ost in history with only written references appearing to a similar game in Spanish literature. The game is ometimes referred to as 21 because of the desire of both the dealer and player to reach the number.
Both the player and dealer are dealt two cards from up to two standard decks of 52 cards; both player and dealer add the total of their cards, with face cards scoring ten. At this point a player can decide to add more cards by hitting or staying with their total, or holding. If a player hits and scores more than 21 the dealer wins the hand; if the dealer hits and busts past 21 they lose the hand. In the event of a tie bets placed on the cards are usually returned.
