Why is it called “Blackjack” ? That’s the golden hand! When the first two cards dealt to you are an Ace and a card that’s worth 10 (10, Jack, Queen, King), you can go ahead and yell “Blackjack” When you get a “Blackjack,” you win automatically unless the dealer also has blackjack, in which case it is a push (tie). A “Blackjack” pays 3 to 2, all other wins pay even. For example: you bet 2 dollars, get a “Blackjack”, and win 3 dollars. You bet 2 dollars, win with a 20 against the dealer’s 17, and get paid 2 dollars. Getting a “Blackjack” is sometimes called a “natural”