Introduction
The objective of Blackjack is to beat the dealer's hand without going over 21 (bust). At the start of Blackjack, you and the dealer are dealt two cards each. If you have 21 on the first two cards, you have BLACKJACK!
How to Play
Use your left mouse button to click on the value of the chip that you wish to wager. Then click in the desired betting area. You may play up to three hands in each round. You can remove a wagered chip before the game begins by clicking on the wagered chip with your right mouse button. When you have placed your bets, click the DEAL button to start the game round. Click SAME BET to repeat the bet from the previous round.
Betting Rules
Cards are worth their face value with the exception of Kings, Queens, and Jacks which are each worth 10 and Aces which are worth either 1 or 11. If the value of your hand is closer to 21 than that of the dealer you win. If the value of the dealer's hand is higher than yours you lose. If the hands are of equal value the hand results in a push and your bet is returned. If you have a total of 22 or higher (a busted hand), you lose regardless of whether the dealer also busts.
Six decks of cards are used, which are shuffled after each round.
Split
If your first two cards are of the same value, you may split them into two separate hands. The second wager is placed automatically when you press the SPLIT button and the second wager equals the first one. You may then proceed to draw cards as usual. However, if two aces are split, you will only get one additional card for each hand. If two aces are split and one of your hands totals 21, the hand is not considered as blackjack, but as 21. You may not split a split hand. You may double after splitting.
Double Down
When you have been dealt the initial two cards you may "double down". The wager is doubled, and only one card is received.
Insurance
Insurance is a game of its own within Blackjack, which gives you a chance to protect yourself from the dealer getting blackjack. If the dealer’s first card is an ace, insurance against dealer blackjack can be bought for half the price of the initial bet. If the dealer does have blackjack, the insurance pays 2 to 1. If insurance is bought and the dealer does not have blackjack, the insurance bet is lost.
Rules of the Dealer
The dealer must draw cards until he has at least 17, and must stand on 17 or higher. If the dealer gets 16, he must take another card. The dealer may not decide whether or not to draw a card based on your hand, but must abide by existing dealer rules. The dealer checks for blackjack on an open ace or ten value card.
Payout Table
|
Pays |
| Winning Hand |
1 to 1 |
| Blackjack |
3 to 2 |
| Insurance |
2 to 1 |
