{"ops":[{"insert":"Rules of Cruelclaw Roulette:\nYou MUST cast whatever card you reveal, if you get Phage you lose. See how Cruelclaw says may? For this deck, no he doesn't.\n\nUnfortunately to pin this I must hit 200 words. For this reason, here are the comprehsive rules of Blackjack:\n\nThe goal of blackjack is to beat the dealer by getting a hand value closer to 21 than the dealer without going over 21, or by watching the dealer bust. Card values run 2 through 10 at face value, face cards (Jack, Queen, King) at 10, and Aces at 1 or 11. \n\nObjective and Card Values\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Number Cards (2–10):"},{"insert":" Worth face value. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Face Cards (J, Q, K):"},{"insert":" Worth 10 points. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aces:"},{"insert":" Worth 1 or 11. A hand containing an ace counted as 11 is a \"soft\" hand; if it counts as 1 (to prevent busting over 21), it is a \"hard\" hand. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Natural Blackjack:"},{"insert":" An Ace and any 10-value card dealt as the initial two cards; pays 3 to 2 (unless the dealer also has a blackjack, resulting in a push). "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Deal and Basic Flow\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wagers:"},{"insert":" Players place bets in the designated betting circle before any cards are dealt. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Initial Deal:"},{"insert":" The dealer gives two cards face-up to each player. The dealer receives two cards—typically one face-up and one face-down (the hole card)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Player Turns:"},{"insert":" Starting from the dealer's left, each player acts on their hand using strategic options."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dealer Turn:"},{"insert":" After all players finish, the dealer reveals the hole card. The dealer must draw cards until totaling 17 or higher (rules vary on whether a dealer hits or stands on a soft 17)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Player Actions and Choices\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hit:"},{"insert":" Take another card to increase the hand total. (Signaled by tapping or scratching the table)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Stand:"},{"insert":" Keep the current hand total and end the turn. (Signaled by waving a hand over the cards)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Double Down:"},{"insert":" Double the original wager in exchange for exactly one more card."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Split:"},{"insert":" Separate a pair of identical-value cards into two independent hands by placing a matching second bet."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Surrender:"},{"insert":" Forfeit half the bet to fold early (if offered by the venue)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Insurance:"},{"insert":" A side bet offered if the dealer's upcard is an Ace, paying 2:1 if the dealer has a blackjack. "},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Resolution and Payouts\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bust:"},{"insert":" Exceeding 21 results in an immediate loss regardless of the dealer's final hand."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Win:"},{"insert":" A non-busted hand closer to 21 than the dealer pays 1:1."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Push (Tie):"},{"insert":" Equal hand values return the original bet."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\n\n\n\n"}]}