A card dealt face down in poker or blackjack, hidden from other players. his term is commonly associated with the dealer’s hand, where one of the dealer’s two cards is dealt face down while the other is face up, allowing players to see only part of the dealer’s total hand.
In blackjack, players aim to achieve a card total as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it. The down card adds an element of strategy and uncertainty since players must make decisions based on incomplete information about the dealer’s hand. The dealer’s down card is crucial for determining the outcome of the game. After all players have finished their turns, the dealer reveals their down card, which can significantly affect the results of the round.
Players often base their betting and playing strategies on what they can see (the dealer’s up card) while considering the possible values of the down card. This uncertainty can influence decisions such as hitting, standing, or doubling down.
Different casinos have varying rules about whether the down card is dealt face up or face down. In some establishments, it is traditional for the double-down card (an additional card received after doubling a bet) to be dealt face down to build suspense and excitement in the game.
The dealing style may also depend on whether the game is played with a single deck or multiple decks. Typically, in single- and double-deck games, cards may be dealt face down more frequently than in shoe games where cards are dealt from a multi-deck shoe.
