 The Rules
In Blackjack, you compete directly against the Dealer (often referred to as the House). Your goal is to have a hand that is closer to 21 than the Dealer without exceeding it. You are dealt two cards and may draw additional cards (or Hit) until your hand adds up to, or is close to 21. Card Values are as follows:
Ace = 1 or 11
2 through 9 = face value
10, Jack, Queen, King = 10
If your first two cards total 21 (an Ace and a Ten value), you have a natural Blackjack.
A hand containing an ace that can be counted as a 1 or 11 without exceeding 21 is referred to as "soft." For example, a hand containing an Ace and a 6 is referred to as a soft 17. If it is hit with a 5 or higher, the value of the Ace drops to 1. How to Play
When the total value of your cards is closer to 21 than the Dealer's hand, you win an amount equal to your bet. If you have Blackjack, you win three to two times your bet (assuming the Dealer does not also have Blackjack). If the total of your cards exceeds 21, you "bust" and lose your bet. If you have the same total as the dealer, no one wins and your stake is returned (a "push"). A natural Blackjack beats a score of 21. Mirage Resorts Rules
Blackjack follows the standard rules set by the Nevada Gaming Commission. At any of the Mirage Resorts, the Dealer must draw cards until he has at least 17, and must stand at 17 or higher (including a soft 17). If the Dealer has 16, he must take another card. All hands are dealt from a six-deck shoe (a container that holds the cards) with all player cards dealt face up and the second Dealer card dealt face down. Blackjack follows the standard rules set by the Nevada Gaming Commission. At any of the Mirage Resorts, the Dealer must draw cards until he has at least 17, and must stand at 17 or higher (including a soft 17). If the Dealer has 16, he must take another card. All hands are dealt from a six-deck shoe (a container that holds the cards) with all player cards dealt face up and the second Dealer card dealt face down. Insurance
When the Dealer's face-up card is an Ace, you are offered the opportunity to buy Insurance. Insurance bets can be up to one half of your initial wager. Insurance pays two-to-one if the Dealer has a natural Blackjack. Even Money
When you have a natural Blackjack and the House has an Ace, the choice to take Even Money is offered. Even Money allows you to take a one-to-one payoff for your Blackjack regardless of the Dealer's hand. Surrender
Before you hit, if you are convinced your hand will lose, you may surrender. When you surrender, you forfeit half your bet and fold your hand. Payouts
Player winning hand pays one-to-one
Insurance pays two-to-one
Player with natural Blackjack pays three-to-two
Even Money pays one-to-one
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