Other than poker, blackjack is pretty much the only other casino game that’s more about strategy than just sheer luck.

The goal of the game is to get as close to 21, but not over, and to outplay the dealer.

Champion’s BlackJack game is very easy to play and intuitive, even if it’s your first time playing blackjack ever.

But it holds some surprises.

Features

Gamble Feature

You have the chance to boost your winnings from any winning combination by clicking the gamble button. 

Five cards will appear in front of you, with the first card revealed and the other four initially face down. 

Your task is to choose one of the four remaining cards, aiming for a card with a higher value than the one already revealed. 

If your chosen card has a higher value, your win is doubled. 

If it matches the value of the first card, it results in a draw. You can then either collect your winnings or continue playing for another chance to double the win.

If your card is of lower value, you’ll forfeit the initial win.

Details

This game uses four decks of 52 cards each. 

In front of you are five designated sections, or "boxes," where you can place bets. 

You can bet on just one section or multiple sections at once. A bet is lost if a section accumulates more than 21 points. 

However, any remaining bets win if the dealer’s cards exceed 21 points. 

Sections with more points than the dealer, without exceeding 21, also win, while those with fewer points lose. 

If both you and the dealer have the same points, it’s a draw, meaning your bet neither wins nor loses.

The most valuable hand is a pair consisting of an Ace and any 10-point card, known as “blackjack,” which outranks other 21-point combinations. 

The dealer draws cards only after the player, following a rule that dictates when additional cards are dealt. 

The dealer automatically draws another card if their total is 16 or less. If the dealer’s total is 17 or more, they must stand.

The Value of Cards in Black Jack

Suits don’t matter in this game. 

Cards ranked 2 to 10 are valued at their face value, while Kings, Queens, and Jacks are all worth 10 points. 

Aces can be worth either 1 or 11 points, depending on the player’s choice.

Additional Possibilities in Black Jack

Double

If your initial hand looks promising, you can double your bet and receive one additional card. After doubling, no further cards can be drawn.

Split

If you have a pair of identical value cards, you can split them into two separate hands, each requiring a bet equal to the original. 

Each split hand will receive additional cards, but this can only be done once per hand. 

Note that if you split Aces or 10s, they don’t count as blackjack but as 21 points. After splitting Aces, no more cards can be drawn.

Insurance

If the dealer shows an Ace, you can opt for insurance against a possible dealer blackjack. 

Insurance is an additional bet up to half of your original wager. 

If the dealer has blackjack, you receive double the insurance bet; if not, the insurance is lost. 

If you have blackjack and the dealer has an Ace, insurance isn’t offered; instead, the dealer may offer "even money," paying you immediately at 1:1 odds, but you risk losing your winnings if the dealer also has blackjack.

Payout table in Black Jack