to 21, while exceeding the card value of the hand held by the dealer. The easiest way to achieve ♠ this objective is by drawing a blackjack, that is an ace and a ten, which together make 21 and give ♠ you an automatic win with the maximum payoff at 3/2 on your bet. Each card in a hand has a point ♠ value that is added up to calculate the total of |