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The origin of Blackjack is somewhat unclear. The game became known as Blackjack because if a player held a Jack of Spades and an Ace of Spades as the 1st two cards, the player was paid out extra. This game has been played in the United States since the 1800's. As some of you may recall, 1978 was the year casino gambling was legalized in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The object of the game is to obtain a hand of cards totaling up to 21 or as close to 21 as possible without going over. Tables and online casinos will have a minimum bet required to play the game. Each card in Blackjack has a certain value. If the dealer's hand is between 17 and 21, he or she may not draw any additional card. If the dealer's hand is 16 or below, cards must be drawn until the dealer's hand has a value of 17 or higher. Blackjack can be won in a few different ways. If your first two cards total 21, you have Blackjack and win 3:2 odds on your bet automatically unless the dealer draws Blackjack as well causing a tie or a "Push." In the case of a tie, no money is won or lost. Double - if you think you will win without getting more than one card you double. You have to add an amount equal to your original wager and receive only one card. Insurance - is offered to the players if the dealer's up card is an Ace, to protect against a dealers Black Jack.

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