In Blackjack, players try to beat the dealer by having a hand value that is higher than that of the dealer's without exceeding 21. The most common objective is to get a hand total that is equal to 21, and this is known as a blackjack or a natural 21. Players also have the option to hit, stand, double or split their hand.
In Panama, the rules may vary depending on the casino, but generally the objective is for the player to get closer to 21 than the dealer without busting, and to beat the dealer when the dealer does not have a blackjack. The dealer will stand on a hard 17 in Panama, meaning he will not hit another card if his total is already 17 or more.
When it comes to strategies, card counting is not allowed in Panama. In general, blackjack is believed to be a game of pure luck, but there are strategies that can increase a player’s odds of winning such as basic strategy or ‘correct play’ which provides players with the optimal decision to make in various situations.