Blackjack

General Rules:
The object of the game is to draw cards that add up to exactly 21 or as close as possible without going over 21. All players play against the house.

The game begins after all players make their bets. Two cards are dealt to each player and two cards are dealt to the dealer. One of the dealer's cards is dealt face up, the other face down (hole card). All face cards (King, Queen, and Jack) count as 10; all other cards count as face value, except the Ace, which counts as either 1 or 11, (an Ace with a 6 can count as 7 or 17). An Ace with any ten-valued card is a "natural" and is paid 3-2 (1 1?^2 times your bet), unless the dealer's hand is also a natural, in which case it is a "push" (tie) and neither wins.

If two cards equal less than 21, you have a choice of either asking for additional cards (hitting), one card at a time, or taking your chances with the cards you have been dealt (standing). Indicate your decision by a hand signal. A "hit" signal is done by scratching the layout with your index finger, or with the cards in a "pitch" single or double deck game. A "stand" signal is done by waving your hand or placing your cards under your bet on a "pitch" game. A hand going over 21 is a "bust" and loses automatically. After all the players have acted on their hands, the dealer's hand will be played. In Blackjack, the dealer?fs hand hits any count of 16 and below and stands on 17 and above. The dealer must hit on a Soft 17 (which is an Ace and 6, or an Ace and any combination of cards that total 6). A dealer's hand going over 21 is a bust and must pay the remaining players.

Ties
If your final count is the same as the dealer's, the hand is a tie (push) and neither wins or loses.

Splitting Pairs
You can create two hands from one when your first two cards are the same value. Match the amount of your original wager and create two separate hands. You may split three times for a total of four hands. The exception to this is Aces, which can only be split once with only one hit card on each Ace.

Doubling Down
You can "double down" on any first two cards, and you may double after splits. You do so by matching your original bet and then receiving one draw card. (You may double for less than your original bet but not for more.)

Insurance
If the dealer's "up" card is an Ace, you may take insurance by placing up to half the original bet on the insurance line. The insurance bet is a wager that the dealer has a 10-value in the "hole." Insurance pays 2 to 1 if the dealer has a blackjack, but loses in all other instances.

Late Surrender
If the dealer does not have "Blackjack" before you act on your hand, you may forfeit half of your wager and not play out the hand.