VALUE OF THE CARDS: :
1. An Ace can count as either 1 or 11.
2. The cards from 2 through 9 are valued as indicated.
3. The 10, Jack, Queen, and King are all valued at 10.

OBJECT OF THE GAME:
The basic objective of the game is to have a hand value that is closer to 21 than that of the dealer, without going over 21. Simultaneously you will want to accumulate as many chips as possible. At the end of your 10-Hand round your chip count will be compared to that of another player. The player with the most chips will win the tournament and be awarded the prize.

STARTING THE GAME:
1. You will first place your bet up to the amount of chips you have.
2. The dealer will then deal you and himself two cards.
3. You will then indicate to the dealer how you want to play your hand.

THE PLAY:
1. All rounds consist of 10 hands.
2. Prior to the deal you will place your bet on that hand up to the amount of chips you have.
3. After you receive your cards you will indicate to the dealer how you want to play your hand.
4. At the end of the hand, the chips will be awarded or not awarded based on the outcome of the hand. In the case of ties (including blackjack), the hand is considered a “push” in which case you will not win or lose any chips.
5. Your round will end after you have played 10 hands or run out of chips.
6. At the completion of your round, your score will be compared to that of another player. The player with highest chip count will win the tournament and be awarded the prize.
7. Blackjack pays 3 to 2.

PLAYER OPTIONS:
1. Hitting or Standing: This is the most common decision a player will make. If you choose to hit you will receive an additional card, and if you choose to stand you will not receive any additional cards. If you go over 21 or “bust” the dealer will collect your bet and remove your cards from the table.
2. Doubling Down: This option must be exercised after you receive your first two cards, before an additional card is drawn. When you double down you will double your bet and will receive one additional card.
3. Insurance & Even Money: If the dealer’s up card is an Ace, he will offer “Insurance”. You insure your bet by betting half the original bet amount. The dealer will then check to see if he has a 10-value card underneath his Ace. If he does he has Blackjack, and will collect your original bet and pay 2 to 1 on your insurance bet. If the dealer does not have Blackjack, you will lose your insurance bet, and you will play the original bet and hand out.
4. Player Surrender: This offers you as a player to fold your hand, at the cost of half your original bet. This decision must be made prior to taking any other action on the hand.
5. Splitting Pairs: When you are dealt a matching pair of cards, you have the ability to split the hand into two separate hands, and play them independently. A player may not double down after splitting on any of the split hands. If a player draws a 10-value card when splitting aces it is not considered a Blackjack and is paid even money.

The dealer must play his hand in a specific way, with no choices allowed. Dealer stands on a hard 17 and hits on a soft 17. The dealer has no choices to make in the play of his hand. He cannot split pairs, but must instead simply hit until he reaches at least 17 or busts by going over 21. If both a player and the dealer make blackjack, the hand is a tie or push.

BLACKJACK 10 HAND HEAD-TO-HEAD TOURNAMENT RULES

These rooms are for 2 persons and will close when the entry limit has been reached at which time a new tournament room will open.

BLACKJACK 10-HAND FEES AND PAYOUT SCHEDULE