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Blackjack (or Black Jack) is the most popular online card game in the world, and you have to go back over 300 years to discover its origins.

In the 18th century, “Vingt-et-un” – the very first version of this card classic – was a common pastime at the French court. In the same century, European emigrants who made the trip across the pond took the game with them. In the US, where the game was known as “21”, it quickly became very popular. The simple gameplay – Roulette, for example, requires a special table and a large spinning wheel – helped Blackjack spread throughout early North American arcades and casinos. And when gambling was legalised in Nevada, the popular card game – which acquired standardised rules and came to be known as “Blackjack” – became a nationwide phenomenon.

Estimates today suggest that more than 100 different Blackjack versions, complete with exciting rule variations, are available in casinos around the globe. And online Blackjack, with many different editions, has long been a staple of online casinos.

THE AIM OF BLACKJACK: HOW TO PLAY BLACKJACK ONLINE

There are two reasons in particular why Blackjack is so popular in casinos: it delivers thrilling gameplay and it is incredibly easy to learn! Fun and entertainment in equal measures with simple rules and easy-to-follow gameplay.

Even though there are countless variations of Blackjack with different rules, the basics of the game are almost always the same:

• Players (one to seven, depending on the type of game being played) take on a dealer. Each player plays alone (not in a team), but they don’t play against the each other; in Blackjack, the dealer is the only opponent.
• And the aim of the game is always to beat the dealer. How is this done? Simple – by getting a higher point value with your Blackjack cards than the dealer does without exceeding 21 points.
• Before a game begins, the player must place their stake in the fields/boxes on the table.
• Once every player has placed a stake, the dealer deals the cards. Each of the players and the dealer first receive one card that everyone can see. The players – but not the dealer – then receive a second card that is also facing up.
• Each player may then take further cards to get closer to 21 points until they are happy and take no more cards. However, if a player exceeds 21 points with the cards taken and goes “bust”, their stake goes to the dealer and the round is over for them.
• If the dealer has a total of 17 points or more with their first two cards, they may not take any additional cards. If the dealer’s two initial cards are worth 16 points or less, they must take another card.
• It is also possible for the dealer to exceed 21 and go bust. If this happens, the player wins the round.
• In case of a draw with the dealer, the stakes are returned to the player.

BLACKJACK CARDS AND THEIR VALUES

When a standard version of Blackjack is played, the player and the dealer play with a deck of 52 cards. Many Blackjack games are played with several decks.

A BLACKJACK DECK OF CARDS COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING:

• four suits: spades, diamonds, hearts, clubs
• the ace, king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
• Each suit has 13 cards, making 52 cards in total.

The card values in Blackjack essentially correspond to the face value of the cards. That means the cards 2 to 10 take their face value, and the picture cards (the jack, queen and king) are each worth ten points.

The ace, however, takes on a special role in Blackjack, as it can be worth either one or eleven points, depending on the other cards held. The value of the ace is only determined once a player has stopped taking cards. The ace is then counted in a way that benefits the player most.

BLACKJACK VARIANTS AND OTHER CASINO GAMES ON STARVEGAS.CH

In our online casino you can enjoy two thrilling Blackjack variants: the elegant Lux Blackjack and the new popular Vinnie Jones Blackjack. Moreover, the renowned Swiss online casino is also home to exciting table games (including classics like Roulette online and European Roulette).

Plus, the are several live casino Blackjack games that you can play against the dealer in real time. For example, why not try out Live Casino Speed Blackjack!

Slot fans can also enjoy an astounding range of fun slot machines.

SLOTS IN THE ONLINE CASINO STARVEGAS.CH

• Slot hits such as Book of Ra and Lucky Lady’s Charm can be played with a variety of exciting editions to choose from.
• The legendary slot from Switzerland awaits you: Super Cherry!
• You can also experience further popular slot machine games like Apollo God of the Sun, Sizzling Hot, Lord of the Ocean, Almighty Jackpots Realm of Poseidon and Dolphin’s Pearl.

BLACKJACK FAQS: IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CARD GAME

♠️ WHAT IS BLACKJACK?

Blackjack is a vastly popular card game of chance played all over the world. It is offered in many land-based and online casinos. Depending on the game version you choose, up to seven players take on a dealer and try to win with a hand value of up to 21 points.

❤️ WHAT ARE THE ORIGINS OF BLACKJACK?

It is widely agreed that Blackjack evolved from the English version of 21 called Vingt-Un, whose origin is unknown but probably Spanish. The first records of this game date back to 1768 in France and the 1770s and 1780s in Great Britain. 21, which was still known at the time as Vingt-Un, made its way across to America in the early 1800s, and it quickly took off. The English Vingt-Un later developed into the American variant that was renamed to Blackjack around 1899.

♠️ WHY IS BLACKJACK SO POPULAR?

That’s easy: as soon as each of the players has placed their stake and received their cards from the dealer, the game begins – there is no long setup time and the rules are simple. All of this makes playing a pleasure, both for beginners and experienced players.

❤️ WHERE CAN I PLAY BLACKJACK?

Several online casinos in Switzerland feature several versions of the classic table game in their offer. Among them is our casino, StarVegas.ch, the official casino platform of the renowned Casino Interlaken. However, this online casino doesn’t offer only online Blackjack, but also many further table games and slots that create a genuine Vegas atmosphere for the players. Moreover, players in our online casino can play for real money.

♠️ CAN I PLAY BLACKJACK ON MY MOBILE PHONE?

Yes, you can. StarVegas.ch is a website that is optimised for mobile devices. Alternatively, you can download our app for your smartphone or tablet, giving you the chance to play the very best games from the world of casino entertainment – including online Blackjack – wherever you are and whenever you want.

❤️ IS PLAYING ON STARVEGAS.CH SAFE?

Starvegas.ch is a highly professional online casino operator that you can trust. Nothing is more important to us than your security. StarVegas.ch operates under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (ESBK), which means you are playing on a secure online casino website.

♠️ HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR STAKE IN BLACKJACK?

Above all, you should ensure that you play to have fun. With this in mind, the stake you choose should not exceed what you have set aside for gaming. Only by taking this approach will online Blackjack deliver gaming fun and entertainment.

❤️ HOW MANY CARDS IS BLACKJACK PLAYED WITH?

The standard version of Blackjack is played with a deck of 52 cards. Depending on the type of Blackjack game you play, several decks may be used, which results in a different total number of cards.

♠️ ARE THERE STRATEGIES FOR BLACKJACK?

Apart from knowing the general rules of the game inside out, some advanced players work with tables and diagrams to meticulously plan each and every hand and refine their strategy. And in doing so, they have a chance of developing an advantage over time. Counting cards is also an indispensable approach for pros with a sophisticated Blackjack strategy, and this is, contrary to popular belief, not illegal. Nevertheless, professional Blackjack casinos often make use of automatic card shufflers to outwit even the cleverest card counters out there.

❤️ WHAT DOES GOING “BUST” MEAN?

When a player or the dealer exceeds 21 points with their cards in Blackjack, they go “bust”. If the player does this, they automatically lose, and their cards and stake are taken by the dealer. However, if the dealer goes bust, the player wins the round. If the dealer doesn’t go bust, any player who has a hand that is more valuable than the dealer’s hand wins. And any player whose hand is worth less that the dealer’s hand loses.

♠️ WHAT ARE HARD HANDS AND SOFT HANDS?

If neither of your first two cards is an ace, this is called a “hard” hand. For example: 10 + 2 = hard 12. A soft hand is therefore a starting hand that features an ace, which means 21 cannot be exceeded if a further card is taken. The reason for this is that an ace can be worth either one or eleven points, depending on the total value of the cards in the player’s hand. Whichever value works out better for the player is the one that is taken!