Caesars Atlantic City Hotel Casino - Blackjack
Blackjack, or 21, is one of the most popular card games played at Caesars. It
is as easy to learn as it is exciting to play. For your gaming pleasure, Caesars
Palace provides three versions of this game: single deck 21 and double deck 21,
which are dealt from the hand, and multiple deck 21 which is dealt from a box
called the "shoe".
In blackjack, everyone plays against the dealer. In the hand dealt game, the
players are dealt two cards face down. In the shoe dealt version, players
receive both cards face up. In both versions, the dealer receives his/her first
card face up and the second card face down. The object of the game is to get as
close as possible to 21 without going over 21. If a hand goes over 21, it is
called a "bust" and the wager is lost. In 21, jacks, queens, kings and
tens count as 10. An ace may be played as a one or an eleven. All other cards
are played at face value.
When you receive your first two cards, you may either "stand" or "hit". When you "stand" it means you feel you are close enough to 21. If you wish to receive another card or "hit", scratch the surface of the table with your first two cards (hand dealt games only).
In the shoe dealt version, you don't need to touch your cards, simply indicate a "hit" or "stand" by using hand signals. In both methods of play, you may draw as many cards as you want until you are close to 21 or until you "bust". If you are nearer to 21 than the dealer, you win and are paid an amount equal to your original wager.
If your hand is less than the dealer's you lose. Ties are a standoff or "push" and your bet remains on the table.
Should your count total 21 on your first two cards, you have a blackjack and the dealer will pay you one and a half times your wager. If the dealer also has a blackjack, it's a push.
In 21, the player has all the options. If you receive a pair in your first two cards, you may split your cards and match your original bet on your second hand. You may then take as many hits as you want. If you split a pair of aces, you will receive only one card on each of the hands. Players also have the option of increasing their wager by "doubling down". In the hand dealt versions, a player may double down if his first two cards equal ten or eleven. Turn your cards face up and increase your bet up to the amount of your original bet. The dealer will then give you another card face down. The betting procedures for doubling down are the same for the shoe dealt game; however, a player may double down on ANY two cards*. In this version of the game, a player may also double down after splitting a pair.
In all these versions of 21, the dealer makes no decisions on playing his hand. Dealers must hit 16's and "soft" 17's in Nevada; in Atlantic City dealers stand on soft 17's. Dealers stand on 17 or better. Our dealers will be happy to answer any of your questions.
*Except Blackjack in Atlantic City
**Up to a maximum of $50.00. In Atlantic City, Multi-Action Blackjack, No
Mid-Shoe Entry, and No Peek are also offered.
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