What are the card values in blackjack?

[Bily-05]

As mentioned earlier, the card values in blackjack are determined by their face value, with cards 2 through 10 worth their face value, face cards (jack, queen, king) worth 10, and aces worth 1 or 11 depending on the player's hand. It is important to note that aces can be used as either 1 or 11 depending on the player's preference. For example, if a player has an ace and a 6, they can either count the ace as 11 and have a hand value of 17 or count the ace as 1 and have a hand value of 7.

What is a natural blackjack?
A natural blackjack is the best possible hand in blackjack, which is when a player is dealt an ace and a 10-value card (10, jack, queen, king) on their initial two-card hand. This hand pays out 3:2 in most online casinos.

 

[CR7]

To expand further, a natural blackjack is an automatic win for the player as long as the dealer doesn't also have a blackjack. If both the player and the dealer have a blackjack, then it's called a push and the player's bet is returned.

The reason a natural blackjack is paid out at a higher rate (3:2) compared to other winning hands (1:1) is because it is a more rare and advantageous hand. It provides an immediate advantage to the player by getting a total of 21, which is the highest possible hand in blackjack.

Typically, when a player is dealt a natural blackjack, the dealer doesn't receive an opportunity to draw any more cards because the player's hand is an instant winner. However, some variations of blackjack may allow the dealer to check their face-down card before paying out a natural blackjack. This is known as a "hole card" game, and if the dealer has a blackjack as well, it results in a push.

It's also worth noting that even if a player doesn't have a natural blackjack, it is still possible to win by having a hand with a total higher than the dealer's final total without exceeding 21. This is called winning by having a higher hand value. However, if the player's hand value exceeds 21, it results in a bust and an immediate loss.

 

[Omelaa]

In blackjack, cards 2 through 10 are worth their face value, meaning a 2 of hearts is worth 2 points, a 3 of spades is worth 3 points, and so on. Face cards (jack, queen, king) are each worth 10 points. Aces can be worth either 1 or 11 points, depending on which value benefits the hand more.

 

[emmanuel1]

The card values in blackjack are straightforward. Number cards (2-10) are worth their face value, while face cards (king, queen, jack) each count as 10. The ace can be 1 or 11 depending on what's better for your hand.