There is something about blackjack that is just inherently cool. Perhaps it’s the speed of the game, how seemingly simple and yet beautifully complex it is, the hand signals to indicate your next move, or perhaps it’s the exhilaration of winning through a combination of steely nerves, luck and judgement. These characteristics of blackjack can at once be alluring for new players and completely off-putting for others.

So where are blackjack winners made? We’ll give you a hint: in 2016, the big winners don’t start out in Vegas.

These days, many new blackjack players begin by cutting their teeth in online casinos and continue to hone their skills and, crucially, their confidence through live blackjack (https://www.gentingcasino.com/game/live-blackjack/). Why? You learn the ropes and experience all the drama of blackjack away from the drama of the casino. Online casinos now have live dealers who facilitate the live blackjack games and bring a touch of Las Vegas right into your living room.

To get you started, we’ve written down some of the key tips we think you’ll need before you embark on your live blackjack journey.

Six top tips to get your head around the blackjack world:

Aim of the game: the aim of blackjack is to beat the dealer and not go ‘bust’ by getting a score of 22 or more.
Value of the cards: the numbered cards have their value written on them and the face (or picture) cards are each worth 10.
The allusive ace: the ace cards are either worth 1 or 11. In most instances the ace is worth 11, unless its arrival in the game would put you over 21 points, then it is worth 1.
How do you play: when it’s your turn, choose whether to ‘hit’ and get another card or ‘stand’ and you stay with your current cards and don’t get a new one.
The role of the dealer: aside from dealing your cards, the dealer is your competition – not the other blackjack players sitting around the virtual or physical casino table.
How to win: for you to become the game’s winner, your cards must be closer to 21 than the dealer’s.

Once you’ve played blackjack (https://www.gentingcasino.com/blackjack) for the first time, no doubt you will understand why it is one of the flagship games of our casinos around the world.

Good luck in your training and may the odds be ever in your favour!

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