Game Play Deal Player gets two cards face down. Dealer gets two cards, one face down and one face up. Player Actions Hit any time before doubling or standing Stand any time Double any two cards except Blackjack and split Aces Split any two cards of equal value, 3 hands max Insurance -offered on the Dealer’s Ace -pays 2 to 1 on Dealer Blackjack Dealer Actions Hands which contain an ace valued at 11 are considered “soft” hands (i.e. A6 is a soft 17). Hands containing an ace valued at 1 are considered “hard” hands (A, 6, K is a hard 17). Hit - any hard total 16 or less - any soft total 17 or less Stand - any hard total 17 or more - any soft total 18 or more