What Are the Odds of Getting 21 in Blackjack?

In blackjack, 21 is the magic number. Players who hit 21 win automatically, unless the dealer also has 21, in which case it’s a push.

The odds of hitting 21 are pretty good. The probability of being dealt a natural blackjack (an ace and a 10-value card) is 4.

8%. That means for every 100 hands you’re dealt, you can expect to hit blackjack about four or five times.

Of course, the odds of hitting 21 go up if you’re already holding a 10-value card. If you’re dealt a 9 and an Ace, for example, your chance of hitting blackjack jumps to 16.2%.

And if you’re lucky enough to be holding two 10-value cards, your odds of hitting blackjack shoot up to 32.4%.

But even if you don’t start with a 10-value card, there’s still a decent chance you’ll hit 21 by the end of the hand. If you’re dealt an Ace and a 2, for example, you can hit blackjack by drawing a 9, 10, or Jack.

And even if you start with a 7 and an 8, you can still hit 21 by drawing a 9, 10, or Ace.

In short, the odds of hitting 21 are pretty good no matter what cards you’re dealt. So next time you sit down at the blackjack table, remember that the house doesn’t have the edge when it comes to 21.