In a standard online blackjack game, players start by placing a wager and receiving two face-up cards. The dealer also gets two cards, one face-up and the other face-down (known as the hole card). Cards 2-10 are valued at their face value, whereas Jacks, Queens, and Kings are worth 10 points. Aces can be valued at 1 or 11 points, depending on which value is more advantageous for the hand. Players can opt to “hit” and draw extra cards or “stand” and maintain their existing hand. Dealers must hit if their hand’s total is below 17 and stand on 17 or higher. If a player’s hand goes over 21, they lose the round (referred to as a “bust”).