Classic Blackjack Simulator

Classic blackjack is traditionally played with a standard 52-card deck, excluding jokers. In practice, most casino versions use multiple decks, usually between 2 and 8. What defines classic blackjack is its straightforward rules, emphasis on the basic strategy, and the absence of side bets or gimmicks. It's the purest form of the game, where the objective is simple: beat the dealer without going over 21.

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Our classic blackjack simulator gives you a safe and simple way to enjoy the game just like at a real casino table. Choose your chip value, place a bet, and play your hand by hitting, standing, doubling down, splitting, or surrendering if available. You can even play multiple hands at once and see how different choices work out. The table layout is easy to follow, and the dealer follows standard rules, so whether you are learning the basics or practicing strategy, the experience is both accurate and fun.

In online casinos, you can often play several blackjack hands at once, making the game more dynamic. The number of decks also matters, since it affects the house edge: fewer decks favor the player, while more decks favor the casino. Licensed providers always state the deck count, and for example Playtech's Classic Blackjack uses six decks. The table below shows how the house edge changes with different numbers of decks.

Number of Decks	House Edge
One deck	0.17%
Two decks	0.46%
Four decks	0.64%
Six decks	0.65%

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Scoring in Blackjack

Scoring in blackjack is straightforward: cards from 2 to 9 are worth their face value, while 10, Jack, Queen, and King are each worth 10 points. The Ace is unique because it can count as either 1 or 11, depending on which value benefits the hand more *.

Classic Blackjack Rules

Before the game begins, players place their bets, and the dealer then deals the cards. Depending on the specific rules, one or two cards may be dealt face-up initially. After receiving their cards, players choose their next moves based on their initial hand. The dealer takes cards last and must draw until reaching at least 17 points, at which point the dealer must stop.

Keep in mind: achieving blackjack is not the primary goal. To win, you simply need a hand that beats the dealer's without exceeding 21.

1. Player
2. Dealer
3. Table rules display
4. Dealer's cards
5. Player's cards
6. Chip rack
7. Betting area
8. Chips
9. Card shoe

Going over 21 is called a bust, and it means the hand is lost immediately, no matter what the dealer ends up with. If both the player and the dealer finish with the same total, it is called a push. In that case the round ends in a tie, and the player's bet is simply returned with no win or loss. These simple outcomes keep the game easy to follow, even when several hands are in play.

Blackjack payouts are also straightforward. A regular winning hand pays even money, or 1:1, which means you win the same amount you wagered. A natural blackjack, made with an Ace and a 10-value card, usually pays 3:2, which is a better reward for hitting the perfect starting hand. Insurance, if taken when the dealer shows an Ace, pays 2:1 if the dealer has blackjack. These payout rules are the same across most casinos and are faithfully reflected in our simulator.

Double Down

Players may double their initial bet to receive exactly one additional card. Note:

• Some game variations do not allow doubling.
• The allowed doubling amount may vary.

Split

If the first two cards have the same value, the player can split them into two separate hands. Each hand receives an additional card and is played independently. This option comes with specific rules and restrictions that vary by game:

• Each split hand receives an additional card.
• Each hand is played independently.
• Some casinos restrict splitting to identical face cards (e.g., J-J can be split, but J-K cannot).
• A split hand totaling 21 does not count as blackjack.
• Some blackjack variants allow repeated splits, but doubling afterward may be prohibited.

Surrender

Surrender is a rule that lets the player give up their hand and recover half of the original bet. It's used when the odds look especially bad. If allowed, the hand ends immediately, and the dealer's cards are no longer relevant. There are two types of surrender, depending on when it's offered:

• Late surrender: Only possible if the dealer does not initially hold blackjack. Typically, the dealer checks their hand first when showing a 10 or Ace.
• Early surrender: Available before the dealer checks for blackjack.

Insurance

Insurance is a side bet that protects against the dealer having blackjack. It's offered when the dealer's face-up card is an Ace, and sometimes a 10. The player places a separate bet, and if the dealer has blackjack, the insurance pays 2 to 1:

• Offered when the dealer's face-up card is an Ace or 10-value card.
• Pays 2 to 1, compensating for a lost primary bet if the dealer has blackjack.