Know the Card Values: Cards from 2 to 10 are worth their face value. If your hand is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win. If your hand's value exceeds 21, you lose. Understand the Aim: The main aim in blackjack is to beat the dealer by having a hand value as close to 21 as possible, without going over (busting). Here on PokerNews, we have a whole article dedicated to how to play blackjack, but if you're looking to learn quickly we have broken it down into 7 easy steps.ġ.