Everything You Need to Know About Blackjack

Blackjack is a timeless casino classic that has excited players from all over the world for centuries add. It’s exhilarating, it’s intense and it promises big wins every single time. Want to know how you can beat the house in blackjack Canada? Check out what we have to say below.

The History of Blackjack

No one knows for sure who was mastermind behind this fantastic game and when it was invented. In fact, blackjack has been the cause of a number of debacles. Some say its humble beginnings date back to the time of the Romans. Other casino enthusiasts argue that blackjack was born in Paris’s most prestigious casinos during the 1700s, with a game called Vingt-et-Un (21). Due to its popularity, variants such as Quinze, One and Thirty, and Sette e Mezzo appeared in different parts of France, Spain and Italy.

Blackjack didn’t receive a warm welcome when it first reach the States during the 18th century. Nevertheless, things changed when Nevada first legalized gambling in the year 1931. Blackjack sought then to become one of the most popular casino classics of all time with the introduction of the special bet that changed the game forever: the 10-to payout on the player’s bet.

How to Play Online Blackjack Canada

Blackjack Canada follows the same rules of traditional blackjack. Depending on the variant you choose, it can be played with one deck or up to eight decks of 52 cards. To beat the house, you simply have to have a hand that doesn’t surpass 21. There are different ways of doing this; you can either draw 21 from the first initial cards you get or end up with a hand that is higher than the dealer’s. That’s all there is to it!

Regardless of the game you choose to play, do have your fun but always gamble responsibly as per the KKahnawake Gambling Commission’s regulations.

Types of Blackjack Canada Games

When it comes to blackjack Canada (and any other casino classics for that matter) Canadian casino providers offer the full package.

As a rule of thumb, the objective of the game remains the same – you have to form a hand that doesn’t exceed 21. That said, some variants may use more decks, some features may vary here and there and you can also come across special bets.

Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular online blackjack games:

• Classic Blackjack
• Multi-Hand Blackjack
• Vegas Strip Blackjack
• Pontoon
• Progressive Blackjack
• Live Blackjack

Blackjack Canada Terminologies

An essential aspect of online blackjack rules is the terminologies. In short, you really need to familiarize yourself with the lingo if you really want to master the game. Check out a few basic terms that will help you understand the most important moves in the game:

Action	Definition
Stand	Holding your total and ending your turn. If your hand exceeds 21 you go bust, and the dealer wins regardless of what the cards are.
Hit	When a player requests an extra card from the dealer
Split	Splitting two pairs of the same value
Double Down	Doubling your bet in the middle of a hand, after which you receive an extra card.
Soft Hand	A hand that features an ace that is valued at 11.
Hard Hand	A hand that consists of an ace that is valued 1 or none at all.
Bust	A broken hand that exceeds 21.