So what's the probability of receiving this unbeatable hand? To answer this question, for simplicity's sake we'll assume that the cards are coming from a full, standard pack. If you're dealt this hand, it's impossible for you to lose (although you could tie). To be 'dealt a blackjack' means that the first two cards that you're given add up to 21, and you're done without needing any more cards. Each player is dealt two cards to start the game.The goal is to get as close as you can to a score of 21 with the cards you're dealt without going over.All other cards are worth their number value.Picture cards (Jack, Queen and King) are worth 10 points.Aces can be worth either 1 or 11 points (as the player prefers).The important rules as far as this question goes are: If you've never heard of it, you can find more info and rules here.
Blackjack (or pontoon, twenty-one or – if you're French - vingt-et-un), is a card game.
