Understand the format
Number cards carry their printed values; face cards count as ten. An ace can count as one or eleven when the hand allows it. A total above twenty-one is a bust.
What to read on the screen
A soft hand can use an ace as eleven without busting. The available hit, stand, split or double actions depend on the room and hand state. Dealer instructions, natural-hand treatment and settlement rules vary.
A worked reading example
Ace + 6 can count as 7 or 17. Adding a 9 lets the ace count as one for a total of 16. Do not count the ace as eleven automatically after every draw.
A useful question to ask
What should I check before using another version’s rules?+
Check the full game name, selected variant and active help screen. The example above explains a format; it does not replace your room’s rules, controls or settlement conditions.
Examples are illustrations, not live round results. Previous outcomes do not guarantee the next result. Keep personal limits on time and spending.
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