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Unlike poker, when I first started playing blackjack, I was only aware of two options-hit and stand, and that’s pretty much blackjack at it’s most basic. There are other options, but the only two you need to know to get started are hitting and standing.

Hit: Playing blackjack, like in Texas Holdem poker, you get dealt two cards, but face up. The first thing you learn in blackjack, hitting is when you take another card from the dealer to get as close to 21 as possible. Since your goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over, you need to evaluate your cards. If your cards add up to eleven or less, you’ll want to hit, and if you’ve got twelve or higher, it’s up to you to decide whether or not it’s worth the risk to hit. Standing: The symbol for moderation, almost like checking in poker, staying is deciding not to take anymore cards from the dealer. Again, it’s up to you to decide whether or not you’re cards will be closer to 21 than the dealer. Most people feel comfortable with 18 or higher, but it all depends on what the dealer’s up card is showing.

When you sit at a table for the first time, whether virtual or real, knowing the basics will get you familiar with the game. Then you can get cracking on the complicated stuff.