Blackjack Basics: Strategy for Beginners

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games because it combines luck with strategy. Your objective is to beat the dealer by having a hand value closer to 21 without exceeding it. Number cards are worth their face value, all face cards are worth 10, and aces can be 1 or 11. If your total exceeds 21, you bust and lose immediately, regardless of the dealer's hand.