Blackjack is a card game in which you try to build a hand closer to 21 than the dealer's, without going over. People who search for Mr Green blackjack usually want to know which versions exist, how the rules work and what to check before sitting down. This page covers those points in plain terms, so you can decide whether the game suits you.
Common blackjack variants
Blackjack comes in several versions, and the differences affect the odds more than the name suggests. Classic blackjack is the most common form, and tables differ mainly in whether the dealer hits or stands on a soft 17. European blackjack does not check for a dealer blackjack before players act. Spanish 21 is played with the 10s removed from the deck, and it usually adds bonus payouts for special hands. Other variants add side bets, such as a bet on the first two cards forming a pair, or allow several hands at once.
Check which version a table uses before you bet, because the dealer rules and the payout for a natural blackjack change the odds. You can see what Mr Green offers by visiting Mr Green and reviewing the blackjack tables before you join one.
Blackjack rules in short
Each player and the dealer receive two cards. Number cards count at face value, picture cards count as 10, and an ace counts as 1 or 11, whichever helps the hand more. On your turn you can stand, hit for another card, double down or split a pair, depending on what the table allows. A total above 21 is a bust and loses straight away.
When every player has acted, the dealer reveals the hidden card and draws by fixed rules until the hand reaches a set total. Your hand wins if it beats the dealer's, or if the dealer busts. A natural blackjack, an ace with a 10-value card in the first two cards, usually pays more than an ordinary win, but the exact payout depends on the table.
Each hand is decided by the cards dealt, and no choice made before a card is dealt changes which card comes next. Betting systems such as Martingale do not change the odds of any hand either. If you prefer to play on a phone, the mobile version page covers the basics.
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RNG blackjack and live dealer blackjack
In an RNG version, a random number generator decides the cards, and you play against the software at your own pace. In a live dealer game, a real dealer deals the cards on camera, and you place bets through a video stream. The rules are often the same in both, but live tables can be slower, because each hand waits for the dealer and the other players.
Choose the version that suits your pace. RNG tables move quickly, while live tables give you a view of the dealer and the table. For the dealer-run version, see the live casino page.
Practical points before you play
Read the table rules before you bet, since the dealer rule and the blackjack payout affect your odds. Decide on a budget before you start and treat it as money you are prepared to lose. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing on any single hand. Stop when you reach your budget, and do not raise stakes to recover earlier losses. If you want to keep your play under control, see safer gambling for support.
