Natural (Blackjack)
An Ace plus a 10-value card dealt as the first two cards.
Full Explanation
A natural (or natural blackjack) is a two-card hand consisting of an Ace and a 10-value card (10, Jack, Queen, or King), totalling 21. Naturals typically pay 3:2 (R150 on a R100 bet), though some casinos offer the inferior 6:5 payout. A natural beats any other 21 total that required more than two cards. If both player and dealer have naturals, it's a push (tie).
💡 Example
Dealt Ace + King = natural blackjack! Bet R100, win R150 at 3:2 payout.
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