Blackjack

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blackjack

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game origin?18th-century France, initially known as 'Vingt-et-Un'
2. What is the optimal strategy?Basic strategy charts provide mathematically derived optimal decisions for players
3. What is Blackjack and why is it called "Twenty-One"?Blackjack is a card game where you try to get as close to 21 without going over. It is also called "Twenty-One" because the goal is to reach 21 points.
4. How do you play Blackjack and what does "hit" and "stand" mean?In Blackjack, each player gets two cards and the dealer gets one face up and one face down. You can choose to "hit" to get another card or "stand" to keep your current total.

Upcard: The dealer's card that is visible to all players during the game.
Basic Strategy: A set of rules based on probability to make the most advantageous play in any situation.