The Art of Blackjack Betting

Blackjack is one of the most popular gambling card games in the world. The game is almost never played without players wagering money on their games and for this reason it is important to know all about blackjack betting before you get started.

The game of blackjack is played against the blackjack dealer. In order to win you must obtain a hand that is both of a higher value than the dealer’s hand and doesn’t exceed a point value of 21. Blackjack betting takes place at the beginning of each game. Players place their bets within a circle on the table if they are playing in a live casino. If you’re playing online then your wager will appear on the computer screen and money will be withdrawn or added to your account balance. At the end of each game if you have beat the blackjack dealer he pays you money and if you have lost then the dealer takes your money.

Blackjack betting and payouts are predetermined. Usually if you beat the dealer you receive a payout of even money, 1:1. However, if you beat the dealer with a blackjack hand (Ace with another card valued at 10) the payout is 3:2. If your hand is tied with the dealer (including blackjack) you break even. Blackjack betting is also partially determined by the blackjack table you are playing at. Different tables have different betting minimums so make sure you choose a table that fits your needs.

Now that you understand how to place your blackjack wagers you are ready to start betting—enjoy!