Blackjack is a game of strategy and luck that is played in casinos all over the world. To get started, you will need to first decide on your betting size– generally, the minimum bet at blackjack tables is around five dollars. You will then be dealt two cards face up while the dealer receives one card face up. The goal of blackjack is to have a higher total than the dealer without going over 21, or busting. You can also opt to hit and receive an extra card or choose to stand with the total hand value that you’re currently holding. If your total hand surpasses 21, you will automatically lose. After each player acts on their turn, the dealer acts out their predetermined rules in order to set their best possible outcome. Once all players have acted, those that have a higher hand value than the dealer are paid out even money unless they hold a Blackjack which pays out at slightly more favorable odds of 3:2