A short guide to online blackjack

A classic casino game, blackjack is an accessible yet strategic game. This isn’t a game where you’re passive: you're in control here. Want to try it? This brief guide gives you the basics on how to play, teaches you about variants and will allow you to find the version that suits you best at Casino1.

Your only opponent? The dealer.

In a blackjack game, you don't play against other players around the table, you play against the dealer. The goal is very simple: get a hand closer to 21 then the dealer’s, without going past that number.

Each player is dealt 2 cards face up. The dealer is also dealt 2, but only one is visible. Then you may choose. You can:

● Draw a card ("Hit")

● Stick with your hand (“Stand”)

● Double your stake and get one extra card (“Double Down”)

● Split your hand in two if you have two cards of the same value (“Split”)

💡 Some games also offer the “Insurance” option if the dealer has a visible Ace, but this is a specific rule that is not always available.

Points:

● All the face cards (jack, queen, king) are worth 10 points

● Aces are worth 1 or 11, depending on how you’re playing

● The other cards keep their numerical value

If you go higher than 21, you lose. If the dealer goes higher than 21, they lose. Otherwise, the player who is closest to 21 wins.

From the French “Twenty-one” to 100% online blackjack

Blackjack comes from “Twenty-one”, a French card game created in the 17th century. Exported to the United States, it was adapted with new rules (including the famous bonus for an Ace + 10 hand, which gave it the name "Blackjack").

Today it is one of the most played online games, especially at Casino1, where it has clearly changed format:

Fluid interface, futuristic design
Live games with real live croupiers
Modern variants: new rules, boosted options, or multi-hand games

The idea remains the same: a clear card game, where luck is linked to intuition and strategic thinking.

Variants to enhance your experience

Classic blackjack: this is the basic game, ideal for learning.

And then to vary the fun, there are also:

● European blackjack: the dealer only draws their second card at the end of the players’ hands

● Free Bet Blackjack: you can double or split for free, on certain specific hands

● Live blackjack: with a dealer filmed live. Perfect for those who want a casino atmosphere without leaving the comfort of their home

● Multihand Blackjack: you play several hands at once, thereby multiplying possible scenarios and feeling extra excitement!

Why try online blackjack?

Have you never played an online card game? Blackjack is the perfect one to start with. It is simple, quick... but with a high yet pleasant level of tension.

It’s made for you if you want:

A fluid game, without waiting for hours between moves
Workings that are easy to understand, in a game that doesn’t sacrifice strategy
A relaxed atmosphere, without pressure, but with real decisions to make

Play your first hand at Casino1

At Casino1, everything has been thought through so you can start chilled:

Tutorials integrated into the games to understand the specific features of each version
Mobile-optimized browsing if you prefer to play on your smartphone
Live tables, neat design, bright and engaging atmosphere

Try a classic version to start with, a live table for the thrill of playing in real time, or a more dynamic variant if you want to take it further.

It’s time to play; choose a table and explore the universe of blackjack.