Blackjack is one of the world’s most beloved casino games, played with a standard 52-card deck and with players competing to beat their dealer by collecting hands totalling 21 or closer. Hitting (requesting another card), standing or doubling may all help increase hand values – the higher your hand value is worth more and insurance also pays out should the dealer have one! Additionally, side bets like betting that dealer will create poker hand with his/her upcard, predicting whether your hand will bust, etc. may all increase winnings considerably – which could increase winnings immensely!
Blackjack dealers must understand and apply the rules of the game correctly, keeping track of each hand they deal. They need to keep tabs on how many cards each player possesses and their value; when players bust or win; this information helps determine their betting amounts; they should also know when someone holds an Ace – as this could determine a player’s fate if not present!
Players may also place an insurance bet equal to half their original bet for an insurance payout of two-to-one should the dealer have a blackjack. Players with blackjack hands may double down by placing another equal bet equal to their original stake; should this succeed, their payout will become 1:1 instead of the standard 3:2.
When the dealer displays an ace, she will ask players to place insurance bets. She then uses a special viewing window on the table to examine her hole card; if she finds one bearing 10’s underneath she will pay all insurance bets off before collecting their original bets before continuing the hand as normal.
Some casinos also make the game more difficult for card counters by eliminating all 10-value cards from the deck. Understanding these changes and how they affect gameplay is vital so that your strategy can adapt appropriately.
As a blackjack dealer, it’s your job to keep track of all of the cards you’ve distributed as well as those collected by other players. After each round of play, make sure that the table is cleaned and shuffled again before beginning another one. Be prepared for guests asking you questions about rules of the game (some casinos even provide tablets specifically for this purpose!). Also ensure you comply with any organizational policies regarding guest services, internal gaming controls, or any other aspect related to dealing blackjack.