Black jack is in an incredibly popular game across the entire world. Millions of hands are held every day in what is also known as twenty one. The purpose of the game is incredibly simple. The player competes with the dealer. The player needs to get a total of cards that is less (or equal) than 21 and still higher than the dealer. Dealers hit as long as they have fewer than 17. 

Many different terms are used in the blackjack world. The first is hit which means that you, the player, want to be dealt another card. You can hit as many times as you like until you get over 21, in which case you bust and you are required to give your bet up to the dealer. Stand means that you want to stay where you are with the cards you have in your hand. You can stand at any number that is no higher than 21.

A split can happen if you get two of the exact same card dealt to you. You play them both like you have individual hands going. A double can happen during some hands where you have the option to bet double your original bet. You only get one card after a double occurs. Sometimes individuals can surrender their hands and get half of their original bet back.

Standing should be done when the cards add up to 12 or higher. The best chances for standing should be done when the dealer has a card of Ace through three. 17 is when a stand should always be done because the chances of getting a bust are incredibly high.

Soft hands are aces. These hands will never cause a bust when they are hit. A hit can do one of two things; allow the hand to become hard or it will remain soft. Hitting should always be done when the cards are high and doubling should be considered whenever the dealer has either a 5 or 6 in their hands.

Paired hands are also things that should be considered for betting. A 5 set of pairs should not be split in half. A pair of 10s and aces should always have you standing. Pairs of eights and nines should always be split except for when the dealer has a ten or ace and when it comes to the lower pairs. No splits should be completed when the dealer has 8 or higher. When it comes to fours, a hit should only be done when the dealer has a 5 or a 6.