In Blackjack, face-down cards are often used in specific versions of the game, such as in a hand where the dealer’s second card is dealt face down, also known as the “hole card.” This card is only revealed at the appropriate time, usually after all players have made their decisions on how to play their hands. The face-down card adds an element of uncertainty since players can’t initially see its value.
Face Down Example
For example, in American Blackjack, the dealer receives one card face up and another card face down (the hole card), which they check for Blackjack if the face-up card is an Ace or a 10-value card.