- Place Bet: Place chips in the betting area before cards are dealt.
- Receive Cards: Each player receives two cards face up, while the dealer receives one up and one down (the "hole card").
- Player Decisions: Starting left of the dealer, you decide:
- Hit: Take another card to increase hand total.
- Stand: Keep your current total and end your turn.
- Double Down: Double your initial bet, receive only one more card, and stand.
- Split: Divide two cards of the same value into two separate hands (requires a second, equal bet).
- Surrender: Forfeit half your bet and end your hand early (if permitted).
- Dealer Rules: The dealer must follow strict rules: usually hitting until they reach 17 or more, at which point they must stand.
- Winning: You win if your total is higher than the dealer's or if the dealer "busts" (exceeds 21). A "Blackjack" (Ace + 10-value card) usually pays 3:2.
- Push: If you and the dealer have the same total, it is a tie ("push") and your bet is returned.
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