Blackjack (21, Pontoon, Vingt-et-Un) is a card game from France / USA for 2–7 players. Learn Blackjack rules and strategy. Track bets digitally with PartyPot — host casino-quality nights at home. Free on iOS & Android.
Blackjack
Also known as: 21 · Pontoon · Vingt-et-Un
Players
2–7
Play Time
30–120 min
Origin
France / USA
Equipment
1–6 decks of 52 cards
What Is Blackjack?
Blackjack is the world's most popular casino card game, and it's equally perfect for home game nights. The premise is simple: get as close to 21 as possible without going over, and beat the dealer. But the strategic depth — knowing when to hit, stand, double down, or split — makes it endlessly engaging. With PartyPot as your digital banker, you can run Blackjack nights at home without physical chips, track insurance bets and side bets seamlessly, and settle up instantly when the night is done.
How to Play Blackjack
The dealer gives each player 2 cards face up, and themselves 1 up + 1 down
Number cards are face value, face cards are 10, Aces are 1 or 11
Players choose: Hit (take another card), Stand (keep current hand), Double Down (double bet, take exactly one more card), or Split (if two same-value cards)
If your hand exceeds 21, you "bust" and lose immediately
After all players act, the dealer reveals their hole card and must hit until 17+
Blackjack (Ace + 10-value card) pays 3:2, regular win pays 1:1
Insurance is available when dealer shows an Ace (pays 2:1 if dealer has Blackjack)
How PartyPot Makes Blackjack Better
Track bets, doubles, splits, and insurance — all logged in the audit trail
Center Pot handles side bets and insurance pools cleanly
No physical chips to count, stack, or lose under the couch
Digital banker settles payouts instantly — 3:2, 1:1, and pushes
Session stats show profit/loss per player over the entire night
Pro Tips
Print a basic strategy card for new players — it dramatically improves the game
Set a standard bet size in PartyPot to keep the game moving
Rotate dealers every 10-15 hands for fairness in home games
Use the transaction history to track who's running hot
Want a deeper dive?
Read the full Blackjack guide on our blog
Play Blackjack with PartyPot
Download PartyPot free — create a room, share the QR code, and start playing Blackjack with a digital banker in under 30 seconds.
