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The object of the game is to beat the dealer by having a hand that totals 21 (without going over) or is closer to 21 than the dealer's hand.

The game

How to place a bet

THE GAME

The game is played using 8 decks of cards, re-shuffled after each round.

Card Values
Aces can be used as either 1 or 11. Any hand that includes an ace has two values… a soft value and a hard value. I.e. if the hand is an ace-8, the hard value is 9, the soft value is 19.

The King, Queen, Jack and Ten are 10 points each. All other cards are worth their face values.

If the player's first two cards total 21 it's a natural Blackjack. Blackjack is the highest hand.

Once a player has placed his/her bet, both the player and the dealer are dealt two cards each. The player's cards are dealt face up. The dealer's first card is dealt face down.

If the player doesn't have a Blackjack, he/she may "Stand" (refuse any further cards), or "Hit" ( accept another card). A player who stands will not receive additional cards. Cards are dealt until the player stands or "busts" (exceeds 21). If the player busts, he/she immediately loses the bet regardless of the dealer's hand result.

Player's Options
The Dealer has none of the following options.

Splitting
When a player is dealt two cards with equal values, they have the option of "splitting" them into two separate hands. In order to "split", the initial bet has to be matched. Each hand is then played separately. If the player splits two Aces, only one more card is dealt to each hand. A hand can only be split once. A two card 21 total on a split is not a natural blackjack. If the hand does not push it will pay even money.

Doubling Down
A player may double on their first two cards other than a Blackjack. When a player doubles, only one more card is dealt and the original bet has to be matched. Essentially, the player bets the hand can be won with one more card. You can also "double down" after "splitting" a pair.

Insurance
When the dealer's up card is an ace, the player is offered "insurance". Taking insurance means the player makes a second bet (of half the original bet) that the dealer's face down card is a ten card. If this is the case, the player is paid 2 to 1 on the insurance bet and the initial bet loses as it is beaten by the dealer's Blackjack. If the dealer does not have a natural Blackjack, the insurance bet is lost and the hand is played out as normal.

Even Money
If the player (you) has a Blackjack and the dealer's up card is an Ace, the player is offered 'even money'. Taking even money means the player will be paid 1 to 1 on the Blackjack and not 3 to 2 as normal. Taking even money means the player believes the dealer's face down card is a ten card. If the player chooses not to take even money and the dealer reveals a Blackjack, both hands tie. If no even money is taken and the dealer has no Blackjack, the player is paid at 3 to 2.

The Dealer's cards
After the player's final actions, the dealer reveals the down card.

If the dealer's hand is 16 or less, the dealer must continue to "hit" until reaching 17 or more.

The dealer must stand on soft 17 and cannot take additional cards.

If the dealer exceeds 21 ("bust"), and the player has stood without busting, the player wins.

When the dealer stands on 17 or greater and has a higher count than the player, the dealer wins.

If the player has the higher count, the player wins.

If the player and the dealer have the same totals, it's a "push" (tie).

Payouts
Winning Wager Odds Payout
Winning Hand 1 - 1
Blackjack 3 - 2
Insurance 2 - 1
Even Money 1 - 1


BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY

PLAYER'S HAND DEALER'S UP CARD
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A
5-6-7-8 H H H H H H H H H H
9 H D D D D H H H H H
10 D D D D D D D D H H
11 D D D D D D D D D H
12 H H S S S H H H H H
13-14 S S S S S H H H H H
15-16 S S S S S H H H H H
17-18-19-20-21 S S S S S S S S S S
A-2(13), A-3(14) H H H D D H H H H H
A-4(15), A-5(16) H H D D D H H H H H
A-6(17) H D D D D H H H H H
A-7(18) S D D D D S S H H H
A-8(19), A-9(20) S S S S S S S S S S
A & A SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP
2 & 2 - 3 & 3 SP SP SP SP SP SP H H H H
4 & 4 H H H SP SP H H H H H
5 & 5 NS D D D D D D D D H H
6 & 6 SP SP SP SP SP H H H H H
7 & 7 SP SP SP SP SP SP H H H H
8 & 8 SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP
9 & 9 SP SP SP SP SP SP SP SP S S
10 & 10 NS S S S S S S S S S S

H=Hit,
S=Stand
D=Double Down
SP=Split
NS=Never Split

* This strategy does not guarantee that the player will win. It is a strategy that gives the player a better percentage of winning.

 
HOW TO PLACE A BET back to top

Betting limits
Every time you open the game you will be presented with the betting limits pop-up window that allows you to select your bet limits at the table.

The Min. Bet limitindicates the minimum amount you must bet in one game, regardless of the number of hands you have chosen to play. The Max. Betlimit indicates the maximum bet allowed on each hand/betting area.

Please note: should you wish to change the limits inbetween hands, you can do so by clicking on the View and change table limits button in the top right hand side of your screen.


View and change table limits

The betting limits pop-up window also allows you to select the maximum number of hands in play (3, 5 or 7).  Your choice will be reflected by the number of betting areas that will appear on the table. 

Make your selections and click on OK.

Placing a bet
Once you have chosen your betting limits, select the value of your chips by clicking on the relevant chip at the lower left hand corner of your screen. The largest chip indicates the value currently selected.

To place your bet, click on one ore more betting areas on the table.

Please note: As the Add chip mode is automatically active when you start the game, each click on the table will increase your bet by 1 chip of the value selected. Should you choose to activate the Remove chip mode instead, each click on the table will decrease your bet by 1 chip.

Add chip Remove chip

Before clicking on the Deal the cards button, you may amend your bets using the available buttons. Use the Undo last action or Redo last action buttons to respectively remove or repeat your last action. Click on the Clear all bets button to remove all bets from the table. All available buttons are highlighted; any unavailable button will appear in grey.

Clear Bets Undo Redo

Once you are happy with your bets click on the Deal the cards button to deal the cards. For each bet you have placed you will receive two cards.


Deal the cards

The appropriate buttons to play each of your hands will appear and the relevant bet will be highlighted.
Make your choice to Hit, Stand, Split, Double Down, Accept or Refuse Insurance and Even Money for each one of your hands.

Hit – Request one more card
Stand – Don’t request any more cards
Double – Double your stake
Split – Divide the hand in two separate hands
Accept Insurance or Even Money
Decline Insurance or Even Money

After you have played each one of your hands the Dealer's card will be revealed and the result of each of your hands will be displayed on the table next to each hand.

If you wish to play again, click on New Game and start another game.


New Game

The amount you previously bet on each hand will appear on the table. If you wish to bet the same amount you placed on each of your previous hands, click Place your last bet, otherwise, place your bet by clicking directly on the table and then click on Deal the cards. The value of your chips will be the last value selected.


Last Bet

Preferences
If you wish to personalise the table and surrounding environment, click on PREFERENCES on the top navigation bar. 
From inside the PREFERENCES pop-up you will also be able to change the appearance of the game frame, the audio and other general features, such as the Welcome message and your Avatar. These general preferences will apply to all other games featuring the same PREFERENCES options and will be saved for the next time you log into the games.

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