Some basic facts related to odds and probability:
Before going to table of odds and probability, it is better to have a quick glance on basic facts of Blackjack. Online Blackjack player has to compete 1-on-1 with deputed Dealer (also called Croupier). The primary goal of player is to get the hand totaling 21 or to beat Dealer's hand by approaching maximum close to 21 but without surpassing this figure or ‘busting’. If your first two cards are a ten and an ace (or any face card) you get 'Blackjack' or 'natural' 21. Under this condition you win 1.5 times of your wager. Blackjack hand always beats the hand totaling 21 but to do this, you need more than first two cards. Dealer's Ace is always counted as 11. If a tie occurs between the dealer and player, hand is called a "push" and player keeps his bet unaltered. Generally, dealers are expected to hit if they have 16 or less. Dealers stop going ahead after getting 17 hand value or more.
| Hand Value | % of busting |
| 21 | 100% |
| 20 | 92% |
| 19 | 85% |
| 18 | 77% |
| 17 | 69% |
| 16 | 62% |
| 15 | 58% |
| 14 | 56% |
| 13 | 39% |
| 12 | 31% |
| 11 or less | 0% |
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