The object of the blackjack was best described in the title of Edward O Thorp’s 1963 best selling book that started the blackjack revolution.

Blackjack is played with one, two, four, six or eight decks of cards.

The cards are dealt face down and the player is allowed to pick up his cards.

The objective of the blackjack is to beat the dealer. If your cards total higher than the dealer’s cards without going over 21 you win.

If your hand or the dealer’s hand goes over 21 then you “Bust” (lose).

Also if the dealer busts and you do not you win. The player must act first. If the player busts he loses regardless if the dealer busts or not.