Is a 1 or 11 in Blackjack?

In blackjack, a 1 or an 11 is called a “natural.” A natural is a two-card hand with an ace and a ten-value card.

This hand totals 21 and automatically wins against all other hands, except for another natural. When both players have a natural, the hand with the highest total wins.

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There are some variations of blackjack where a 1 or 11 does not automatically win. In these games, the player with the natural may still have to place a bet before seeing the other player’s cards.

PRO TIP:In Blackjack, 1 is always counted as 1 and 11 is counted as 11. However, if you are dealt an Ace, it can be used as either 1 or 11 to give you the best possible hand.

If the other player also has a natural, then it is a push, and no one wins or loses.

A 1 or an 11 is called a natural because it is the best possible hand in blackjack. With a natural, you cannot lose to any other hand except for another natural.

If both players have a natural, then the one with the highest total wins.