The objective of Blackjack is for a player to come as close to 21 without going over, while still having a higher number than the dealer. Prior to receiving any cards, the player must place a wager. Once the wager is made, the player is dealt two cards face up. The dealer is also dealt two cards. If the total value of the player�s cards is closer to 21 than the dealer, the player wins as much as he wagered. The player wins if the dealer goes over 21.