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How Blackjack works
Stake Originals · Originals
How it plays
Blackjack is a table game developed by Stake. The player and the dealer each hold a hand, and the aim is to reach the target total first. This page covers only the rules and figures that Stake publishes and offers no way to win.
At the start of each round, the player and the dealer are each dealt two cards.
The player can then hit, stand, split or double down. Hitting means taking another card, and standing means being content with the current total and taking no more.
The player's aim is to bring the hand to the target total before the dealer does.
Every round is random and earlier results have no effect on the next one. Stake Originals use a provable fairness system, and this site gives no betting advice.
The official description, line by line
Official description (this site's rendering)
The player may hit to take another card, or stand when content with the current total.
Official English text “You have the option to hit if you want another card or stand if you’re happy with your current total.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
The aim of the game is for the player's cards to reach a total of 21 before the dealer's do.
Official English text “The aim of the game is to reach a total of 21 based on the cards you have before the dealer does.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
Each round begins with two cards dealt to the player and the dealer. From there the moves are simple: hit, stand, split or double down.
Official English text “Each round begins with two cards dealt to you and the dealer. From there, it’s as simple as hitting, standing, splitting, or doubling down.”
Official description (this site's rendering)
A natural Blackjack, meaning a hand of 21 on the first two cards, pays 3:2.
Official English text “A natural Blackjack (having a natural hand of 21 on your first two cards) has a 3:2 payout.”
Official data
- Game provider
- Stake Originals
- RTP (theoretical return to player)
- 99.43%“RTP: 99.43 %” ↗
- House edge
- 0.57%“Stake Blackjack has one of the lowest house edges in the online casino industry at only 0.57%. With an RTP (return-to-player) percentage of 99.43%” ↗
RTP is a theoretical value published officially. It describes the average return over the long run and many rounds, and says nothing about a single round or a short period. The version actually offered depends on the operator's settings, and the information in the game takes precedence. Items the official page does not publish are not listed in this table and are not guessed. Official page
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