Blackjack

Blackjack’s roots trace back to the Middle Ages, but this exciting card game has never been as popular as it is today. Its appeal lies not only in its simple rules but also in its fair chances of winning. Your opponent in Blackjack is the dealer, and your goal is to achieve a higher score than the dealer. However, if your score exceeds 21 points, you lose. Ideally, the two cards you receive at the start of the game will total exactly 21 points. This is called “Blackjack”—a rare occurrence. More often, you’ll find yourself in situations where strategy is required. Should you take another card? And another? But be careful: don’t go over 21!

Get closer to 21 than the dealer.

Objective

The goal is to beat the dealer. You win if your score is higher than the dealer’s without exceeding 21 points. Cards numbered 2 through 10 have their face value. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) count as 10 points each, and an Ace can count as either 1 or 11 points.

Gameplay

After all players have placed their bets, the dealer deals the cards face-up: first one card per box, then one card for the dealer, followed by a second card for each box. If no player has Blackjack (a combination of an Ace and a 10 or an Ace and a face card), players can request additional cards to increase their score. Finally, the dealer draws additional cards for their hand until they reach at least 17 points. At “17,” the dealer must stop drawing cards. Players aim to reach “21” gradually.

  • “Hit”: Request another card from the dealer.
  • “Stand”: Indicate that you do not want any more cards.

Video game instructions

Step by Step

  • Black Jack

    If your box reaches exactly 21 points with the first two cards, you have a blackjack. This is the best possible card combination in the game. In this case, the casino pays you 1.5 times your original bet. Your winnings are therefore higher than with a regular win. A blackjack is a special highlight in every round.

  • Less than the dealer

    If your cards have a lower value than the dealer’s, you lose the round. In this case, the dealer collects your entire bet. There is no payout or refund. Your game for this round is over. However, you can try your luck again in the next round.

  • More than the dealer

    If you have a higher card value than the dealer, you win the round. In this case, the casino pays you an amount equal to your bet as winnings. Your original bet is also returned to you in addition to your winnings. This is the classic way to win at blackjack. Enjoy your success and keep playing!

  • Push (Tie)

    If both you and the dealer have the same number of points, this is called a tie or a push. In this case, there is neither a win nor a loss. Your bet remains on the table for the next round. You have the chance to play again without any additional risk. A tie is not uncommon in blackjack and adds excitement to the game.

  • Split

    If your initial two cards are of equal value (e.g., two Aces or two 7s), you can split your hand into two separate hands. The dealer separates the two cards, creating two individual hands. You must place an additional bet equal to your original wager for the second hand. You can then draw additional cards for each hand independently. Exception: If you split Aces, you receive only one additional card per Ace. Note that if you receive a face card or a 10 with a split Ace, it does not count as Blackjack.

  • Double Down

    After receiving your first two cards (except Blackjack), you can double your bet—even if you’ve already reached the table’s maximum bet limit. When doubling down, you are dealt only one additional card.

Locations with Blackjack

Level 
Easy to learn.
If you have never played blackjack before, we recommend that you get a brief introduction from our Guest Relations staff on site.

Bets
At our Potsdamer Platz location, the minimum bet at the table is €4.00, and the maximum is €1,000.00.

Payout
In blackjack, the average payout ratio is 94.3%; of course, this depends on the way the game is played.

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FAQs / Glossary

In our blackjack glossary, you will find all the important terms and technical words listed and simply explained.

Hit/Stand With the command “Hit,” the player requests another card. This command is also often referred to as “Draw.” “Stand,” on the other hand, is exactly the opposite. With the command “Stand,” you decline another card and no further cards are dealt to you. The active play is over for the player who chooses “Stand.”
Split A move where identical-value starting cards are divided into two separate hands requiring an extra bet for each hand.
Double Down A strategic move where players double their wager after receiving their initial two cards but are dealt only one more card.
Push/Tie Occurs when both player and dealer hands have identical scores; no money is won or lost.
Bust When a hand exceeds 21 points; results in an automatic loss regardless of what happens to other players or the dealer.
BlackJack The best possible hand consisting of an Ace and a face card or a 10; wins automatically unless tied with another Blackjack.
First Base The position directly to the left of the dealer; this player receives their cards first.
Last Base The position directly to the right of the dealer; this player receives their cards last before the dealer acts.
Stiff A "Stiff Hand" has a value between 12 and 16—risky because drawing another card could result in a bust. A "Stiff Card" refers to a dealer's upcard valued between 2 and 6; its outcome depends on subsequent draws.
Card Values Cards numbered 2–10: Face value. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King): 10 points each. Ace: Counts as either 1 or 11 points