How do I play Blackjack?

The goal of Blackjack is to beat the Dealer.

• You win if your hand has a higher value than the Dealer's without going Bust, or if the Dealer Busts but you don’t.
• You lose if you go Bust, even if the Dealer does too.

1. Starting the Game
   You are dealt two cards. The Dealer’s last card is dealt face-up for you to see.
2. Actions
   • Hit: Ask the Dealer for another card. You can keep hitting until you Stand or go Bust.
   • Stand: If you’re close to Busting, you can Stand to stop taking cards. The Dealer will play their hand next.
   • Bust: If your hand’s value exceeds 21, it’s a Bust, and you lose automatically.
3. Card Values
   • Number cards (2–9): Face value.
   • Tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings: Worth 10 points each.
   • Aces: Worth 1 or 11, depending on what benefits your hand.
   • Blackjack: An Ace + any 10-point card (e.g., King, Queen, Jack, or 10). This is the most powerful hand.
4. Special Scenarios
   • Push: If you and the Dealer have Blackjack, it’s a tie. Bets are returned.
   • Doubling Down: Double your bet and take one more card before revealing your hand.
   • Splitting: If your first two cards are a pair, you can split them into two hands.

Insurance: If the Dealer’s face-up card is an Ace, you can make a side bet that pays 2:1 if the Dealer has Blackjack.