Casino Blackjack

Casino blackjack is one of the most popular games in the world. It calls for more skill and decision-making than slots, but the luck of the deal is more important than in poker. This great combination of luck and skill has kept players fascinated for centuries.

Blackjack originated in the 1700s as a French casino game called vingt-et-un (21). The original game did not offer a bonus payout for a two-card ace and face card combination. When the game first moved to America, casinos began offering a ten-to-one bonus if the winning hand consisted of the ace of spades and the jack of either spades or clubs. Though that bonus was soon dropped, the name "black jack" stuck. Today, the usual bonus for an ace and any face card in casino blackjack is a three to two payout.

The object of the game is to come as close as possible to a total of 21, counting aces as either one or eleven, and face cards as ten. You'll get two cards face up, and the dealer gets one card face up and one down. You can choose to take more cards (hit) or stay with what you have (stand). If you go over 21, you have busted, and you lose your bet. If you have 21 with two cards, that's blackjack, and you win--unless the dealer also gets a blackjack, in which case it's a "push," or tie.

There are other variations on the basic hand, but the concept of casino blackjack is always simple. It's making the decision that ratchets up the excitement! Click here to register at GalaxiWorld.com and start playing casino blackjack now.

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