How to Become a Blackjack Dealer

Blackjack is a casino card game played between one or more players and a dealer. The goal is to accumulate cards that total as close to 21 as possible without going over. Each card has a value of either its number (or face value for the face cards), or 1 or 11 (if it is an ace). The player can also double down on any hand of 16 or less when the dealer shows a 10. Unlike many other casino games, blackjack can be won by using basic strategy and counting cards.

Blackjack dealers are responsible for dealing cards to players at the table and maintaining a fair and orderly game. They typically work on rotating shifts and must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as casinos are open around the clock. They must be able to work for long periods of time while standing at the gaming table and may be exposed to second hand smoke and other fumes from the casino. They may also be exposed to moderate noise levels during their shift.

A casino blackjack dealer is a highly-skilled and demanding job. The position requires an excellent memory and the ability to calculate probability. In addition to the standard rules of blackjack, it is important for a blackjack dealer to be able to read and understand customer interactions and respond accordingly. In addition, blackjack dealers are trained to ensure that the gaming tables are safe for all players and that customers are treated fairly.

During the first phase of your career as a blackjack dealer, you will be undergoing training and learning the basic rules of the game. Once you have mastered these basics, you will be ready to begin dealing the cards. The process of dealing a hand of blackjack begins when all the bets have been placed and the cards are shuffled and cut. Once the shuffle and cut are complete, the dealer will deal two cards to each player and then determine if they should stand or hit according to the predetermined rules.

If the dealer has a higher hand value than yours, you lose your bet; however, if your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer’s you win and are paid an amount equal to your original wager. If you achieve a blackjack, you are paid 6 to 5 or 3 to 2 depending on the type of blackjack you play. In the case of a tie, neither the dealer nor you are paid; this is known as a push.