{"id":14616,"date":"2025-12-16T09:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T09:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?p=14616"},"modified":"2025-12-16T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T09:43:58","slug":"american-blackjack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/","title":{"rendered":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"340\">American blackjack is one of the most popular casino card games worldwide. It is the standard version you\u2019ll find in most Las Vegas casinos, online tables, and live dealer games. Like all blackjack games, the goal is simple: beat the dealer by getting a hand as close to 21 as possible without going over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"478\">American blackjack is very similar to European blackjack, but there are key differences that affect strategy and how the dealer plays.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"513\"><strong>How American Blackjack Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"698\">In American blackjack, each player is dealt <strong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"572\">two cards<\/strong>, and the dealer is also dealt <strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"616\">two cards<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"695\">one card face up (the upcard) and one card face down (the hole card)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"728\">Players decide whether to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"981\">\n<li data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"760\">\n<p data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"760\"><strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"738\">Hit<\/strong> \u2013 take another card<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"800\">\n<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"800\"><strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"772\">Stand<\/strong> \u2013 keep their current hand<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"862\">\n<p data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"862\"><strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"818\">Double down<\/strong> \u2013 double their bet and take one more card<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"909\">\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"874\">Split<\/strong> \u2013 separate a pair into two hands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"981\">\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"981\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"925\">Surrender<\/strong> \u2013 forfeit the hand and lose half the bet (if allowed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1073\">Number cards count as their face value, face cards count as 10, and Aces can be 1 or 11.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1111\"><strong>Key Rules of American Blackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1212\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1212\">The dealer checks for blackjack immediately if their face-up card is an Ace or a 10-value card.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1260\">\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1260\">Dealer must hit until reaching at least 17.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1292\">Blackjack usually pays 3:2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1393\">Doubling down and splitting are allowed, often with more flexibility than in European blackjack.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1453\">Surrender is sometimes allowed depending on the casino.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong>The Hole Card Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1563\">The main difference between American and European blackjack is the <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1560\">hole card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1589\">In American blackjack:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1745\">\n<li data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1638\">\n<p data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1638\">The dealer receives both cards at the start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1745\">\n<p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1745\">If the dealer has blackjack, the round ends immediately. Players lose unless they also have blackjack.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1893\">This rule reduces the risk for players compared to European blackjack, where the dealer does not get the second card until the end of the round.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1931\"><strong>Insurance in American Blackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2063\">If the dealer\u2019s upcard is an Ace, players can take <strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1997\">insurance<\/strong>, which is a side bet that pays 2:1 if the dealer has blackjack.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2198\">Insurance is generally not recommended because it increases the house edge, but it can be used strategically in certain situations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2237\"><strong>House Edge in American Blackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2399\">The house edge in American blackjack is typically low when you use <strong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2324\">basic strategy<\/strong>, often around <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2353\">0.5% to 1%<\/strong> depending on the rules and number of decks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2523\">Key rule variations, like whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17, or if surrender is allowed, can affect the edge.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2570\"><strong>American Blackjack vs European Blackjack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2941\">\n<li data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2668\"><strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2597\">Dealer\u2019s hole card:<\/strong> American blackjack has it at the start; European blackjack does not.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2749\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2685\">Surrender:<\/strong> Often allowed in American blackjack, usually not in European.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2829\">\n<p data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2829\"><strong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2779\">Doubling and splitting:<\/strong> American blackjack usually allows more options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2941\">\n<p data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2941\"><strong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2847\">House edge:<\/strong> Slightly lower in American blackjack because the dealer\u2019s blackjack is checked immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2987\"><strong>Is American Blackjack Good for Players?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3178\">Yes. American blackjack is a solid choice for both beginners and experienced players. Its clear rules, low house edge, and widespread availability make it a great game to learn and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3311\">Using <strong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3204\">basic strategy<\/strong>, understanding dealer rules, and managing your bets can make a big difference in your long-term results.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3332\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3526\">American blackjack is the classic version of the game that most players know and love. The hole card rule, flexible betting options, and clear payouts make it a fun and strategic table game.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3526\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What is the difference between blackjack and American blackjack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"296\">\u201cBlackjack\u201d is a general term for the game where players try to get 21 without going over. <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"242\">American blackjack<\/strong> is a specific version of blackjack with rules like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"451\">\n<li data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"341\">\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"341\">Dealer gets a <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"326\">hole card<\/strong> at the start<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"385\">\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"385\">Dealer checks for blackjack immediately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"451\">\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"451\">More options for doubling, splitting, and sometimes surrender<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"531\">Other blackjack versions, like European or Spanish 21, have different rules.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"575\"><strong>How to play American blackjack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"942\">\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"596\">\n<p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"596\">Place your bet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"681\">\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"681\">Receive two cards; the dealer also gets two cards (one face up, one face down).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"764\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"764\">Decide whether to: hit, stand, double down, split, or surrender (if allowed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"834\">\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"834\">The dealer plays according to set rules (usually hits until 17).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"895\">\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"895\">Compare your hand to the dealer\u2019s hand to see who wins.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"942\">\n<p data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"942\">Blackjack (Ace + 10-value card) pays 3:2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"985\"><strong>Is blackjack an American game?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1189\">Not exactly. Blackjack has <strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1033\">European origins<\/strong>, dating back to the 1700s.<br data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\" \/>The modern version played in most U.S. casinos is <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1135\">American blackjack<\/strong>, which adapted rules for the American casino style.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1230\"><strong>Is 21 the same as blackjack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1244\">Not always.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1290\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1290\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1253\">21<\/strong> is any hand that totals 21 points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1390\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1306\">Blackjack<\/strong> is a special type of 21 made with <strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\">two cards only<\/strong>: an Ace and a 10-value card.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1451\">Blackjack usually pays more than a regular 21, often 3:2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American blackjack is one of the most popular casino card games worldwide. It is the standard version you\u2019ll find in most Las Vegas casinos, online tables, and live dealer games. Like all blackjack games, the goal is simple: beat the dealer by getting a hand as close to 21 as possible without going over. American [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":11647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Casino.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Michael Fuller\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Michael Fuller\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Michael Fuller\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/431316662eb3f2eec5726c450e702a2d\"},\"headline\":\"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\"},\"wordCount\":747,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Casino Guides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\",\"name\":\"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp\",\"width\":800,\"height\":500},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Casino.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Casino.com\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/cropped-NewLogo_432x123-new.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/cropped-NewLogo_432x123-new.webp\",\"width\":231,\"height\":66,\"caption\":\"Casino.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/431316662eb3f2eec5726c450e702a2d\",\"name\":\"Michael Fuller\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-michaelf-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-michaelf-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Michael Fuller\"},\"description\":\"Michael enjoys working from home at his computer every day. He spends his time exploring online casinos, placing sports bets, and sharing his experiences. As a digital gambling enthusiast, Michael provides helpful insights and guides for those interested in online casinos and sports betting. His content is straightforward and informative, offering valuable tips based on his personal and professional experience.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/author\/michaelfuller\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com","description":"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com","og_description":"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/","og_site_name":"Casino.com","article_published_time":"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":500,"url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Michael Fuller","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Michael Fuller","Estimated reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/"},"author":{"name":"Michael Fuller","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/431316662eb3f2eec5726c450e702a2d"},"headline":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play","datePublished":"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/"},"wordCount":747,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp","articleSection":["Casino Guides"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/","name":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play - Casino.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-12-16T09:43:08+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-16T09:43:58+00:00","description":"Learn about American Blackjack, its rules, key differences from European Blackjack, and tips to improve your chances at casinos and online tables.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/cc-generic-articles-28-800x500-1.webp","width":800,"height":500},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/16\/american-blackjack\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"American Blackjack: Rules, Strategy, and How to Play"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/","name":"Casino.com","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Casino.com","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/cropped-NewLogo_432x123-new.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/cropped-NewLogo_432x123-new.webp","width":231,"height":66,"caption":"Casino.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/431316662eb3f2eec5726c450e702a2d","name":"Michael Fuller","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-michaelf-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/cropped-michaelf-96x96.jpg","caption":"Michael Fuller"},"description":"Michael enjoys working from home at his computer every day. He spends his time exploring online casinos, placing sports bets, and sharing his experiences. As a digital gambling enthusiast, Michael provides helpful insights and guides for those interested in online casinos and sports betting. His content is straightforward and informative, offering valuable tips based on his personal and professional experience.","url":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/author\/michaelfuller\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Elad Danieli","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14617,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14616\/revisions\/14617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}