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Blackjack Tutorial
Blackjack Tutorial
Blackjack Tutorial
The object of Blackjack is for the total of your cards to be closer to 21 than the dealers cards,
without exceeding 21. In Blackjack, aces count as either 1 or 11, face cards as 10, and number
cards at their face value.
If you receive an ace and a ten-value card as your first two cards, you have Blackjack and win
1.5 times your bet (if your bet was $10, you receive $25). If the total value of your cards is closer
to 21 than the dealers, you win your bet amount (if your bet was $10, you receive $20). If the
total of your cards is more than 21, you bust and lose your bet. If you and the dealer have the
same card total (17 and up) neither of you win and your bet is returned to you in a push.
Blackjack beats a score of 21.
Our Blackjack follows the standard Las Vegas Strip rules, with the following exceptions:
After each round, used cards are returned to the deck and the deck is shuffled.
If the player doubles and the dealer's first card is of value 11 (ACE), and the dealer gets
Blackjack, the player loses both his bets. If the dealers first card is of value 10, and the
dealer gets Blackjack, the player gets the Double bet back.
Split
If your first two cards have the same value, you may split them into two separate hands by
placing a second bet equal to the original bet. You will then draw additional cards to each hand.
You may draw as many cards as you like on each split hand, but if you split two aces, you
receive only one additional card for each ace. If you receive an ace and a ten-value card in a split
hand, it is considered 21 and not Blackjack.
Double
If, after you are dealt your first two cards, you think that the third card will allow you to beat the
dealers hand, you can double your bet. The bet amount becomes twice the original (with the
difference taken out of your balance), and you are dealt one more card.
Insurance
If the dealer shows an Ace in his initial hand, you are given a chance to insure your bet against
him having a Blackjack. If you get Insurance, an amount equal to half your original bet is placed
separately on the table. If the dealer does have Blackjack, you are paid 2 to 1 on your insurance.
This way you do not lose your original bet (because you get the 2x half your original bet, plus
the insurance amount back). If the dealer does not have Blackjack, you lose the insurance
amount, even if you end up losing.
10 Card Charlie
It is theoretically possible for the player to draw 10 cards without going bust. In this case the
players hand automatically wins, except when the dealer has Blackjack.
Winnings
Pays
Winning Hand
1 to 1
Insurance
2 to 1
Blackjack
3 to 2
Blackjack
We offer six deck Blackjack.
To play the game:
Click on chips to increase your bet. Every click on a chip increases your bet. Every right click on
a chip on the table removes it from your bet.
Click the Deal button.
If the dealer has an ace as his up card, you are offered insurance. If you want to take Insurance,
click on the Insurance button.
Use the Hit, Stand, Double and Split buttons as required.
Please note that using Insurance, Double and Split require an additional wager, as described in
the rules. You are not able to use these buttons, if you do not have sufficient balance.
If you want to play another round, press New Game. Then place a bet as described above and
click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.
Multihand:
You can also play Blackjack in Multihand mode. Select Multihand in the casino lobby, when
entering Blackjack. You can play with up to three hands simultaneously. To place a bet, select a
chip by clicking on it, then select bet area and click on it. Every click on the bet area increases
your bet. To play with two hands, place bets in two bet areas, to play with three hands, place bets
in three bet areas. Of course, you can play with a single hand only, by placing a bet in one bet
area only.
Multiplayer and Private Group Modes:
In Multiplayer and Private Group Modes you can play at the same table with other people. To
join a Private Group, you need to know the name of the group.
Keep in mind that:
After a period of inactivity the player will see a 15 second countdown. If there is still no action
from the player during the countdown, the player automatically makes a stand or skip turn.
If a player loses Internet connection during gameplay, the player is removed from the table and
other players continue playing uninterrupted.
Buttons:
Deal
Insurance
Protect your bet for the case when the dealer may have blackjack
(see Rules for more info).
Double
Hit
Stand
New Game
Rebet
Place the same bet as in the previous round and deal the cards.
Skip Turn
Split
Chat
Click this button to activate the chat function. Type your text into the box and click Chat again
(or press Enter). A separate chat window will open.
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar. It contains the following:
Current balance
Your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games.
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money
account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for
Real Money login screen.
Chat
Clicking this button will activate the black strip to the left of it, turning it into a text box. Enter a
message and click Chat again. A separate chat window will open. Please note: You can only talk
to other players in multiplayer games.
Menu
Three popular functions are united under the Menu. Clicking History (unavailable in Offline
mode) will open the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds.
Options allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and Help opens the
help article that you are reading right now.
Online Support lets you contact a customer support specialist, if one is online.
Close/Lobby
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby. If you have
Multiwindow support enabled (games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If
Multiwindow support is disabled (games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), the
button will say Lobby. You can enable or disable this feature in the Options window.
Shortcut keys
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking on the
buttons on the screen.
Press this key
To do this
TAB
ENTER
SPACEBAR
Number keys
ESC
Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins. Large wins
need to be verified by a live operator.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while
playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the
casino. You will be automatically directed to the game that was interrupted so you can continue
playing.
After each round, used cards are returned to the deck and the deck is shuffled.
The dealer will check for Blackjack if he is showing an ace or a ten-value card.
The player can surrender on the first two cards, after dealer checks for Blackjack. If you
surrender, you lose half your bet and the game round is over.
Split
If your first two cards have the same value, you may split them into two separate hands by
placing a second bet equal to the original bet. You will then draw additional cards to each hand.
You may draw as many cards as you like on each split hand, but if you split two aces, you
receive only one additional card for each ace. If you receive an ace and a ten-value card in a split
hand, it is considered 21 and not Blackjack.
Double
If, after you are dealt your first two cards, you think that the third card will allow you to beat the
dealers hand, you can double your bet. The bet amount becomes twice the original (with the
difference taken out of your balance), and you are dealt one more card.
Insurance
If the dealer shows an Ace in his initial hand, you are given a chance to insure your bet against
him having a Blackjack. If you get Insurance, an amount equal to half your original bet is placed
separately on the table. If the dealer does have Blackjack, you are paid 2 to 1 on your insurance.
This way you do not lose your original bet (because you get the 2x half your original bet, plus
the insurance amount back). If the dealer does not have Blackjack, you lose the insurance
amount, even if you end up losing.
7 Card Charlie
It is theoretically possible for the player to draw 7 cards without going bust. In this case the
players hand automatically wins, except when the dealer has Blackjack.
Winnings
Pays
Winning Hand
1 to 1
Insurance
2 to 1
Blackjack
3 to 2
Blackjack Surrender
We offer six deck Blackjack.
To play the game:
Click on chips to increase your bet. Every click on a chip increases your bet by the chip
value, and every right-click decreases the bet.
If the dealer shows an Ace, you are offered insurance. Click the Insurance button to
insure against the dealer having Blackjack.
Use the Hit, Stand, Surrender, Double and Split buttons as required.
Please note that Insurance, Double and Split require additional bets. If your balance does
not have enough money to cover these expenses, the buttons will be disabled.
If you want to play another round, press New Game. Then place a bet as described above
and click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.
Multihand:
You can also play this game in Multihand mode. Select Multihand in the casino lobby when
starting the game. You can play with up to five hands simultaneously. Place bets by clicking on
the different bet areas. You can play one hand only if you wish, or any number of hands up to
five. Every hand may have a different bet amount.
Multiplayer and Private Group Modes:
In Multiplayer and Private Group Modes, several players sit at the same table. To join a Private
Group, you need to know its name.
Keep in mind that:
After a period of inactivity the player will see a 15 second countdown. If the player has
not made his decision when the countdown is over, he will automatically stand (or skip a
deal).
If a player is disconnected from the Internet during a game, he will be removed from the
table. Once that player logs back in, he will be taken to a single-player version of the
game with his last hand dealt to him, so he can finish his game.
Buttons:
Deal
Deal the cards.
Insurance
Double
Hit
Stand
Surrender
You can surrender on the first two cards, after the dealer checks
for Blackjack. If you surrender, you lose half your bet and the
game round is over.
New Game
Rebet
Place the same bet as in the previous round and deal the cards.
Skip Turn
Split
Chat
Click this button to activate the chat function. Type your text into the box and click Chat again
(or press Enter). A separate chat window will open.
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar. It contains the following:
Current balance
Your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games.
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money
account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for
Real Money login screen.
Chat
Clicking this button will activate the black strip to the left of it, turning it into a text box. Enter a
message and click Chat again. A separate chat window will open. Please note: You can only talk
to other players in multiplayer games.
Menu
Three popular functions are united under the Menu. Clicking History (unavailable in Offline
mode) will open the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds.
Options allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and Help opens the
help article that you are reading right now.
Online Support lets you contact a customer support specialist, if one is online.
Close/Lobby
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby. If you have
Multiwindow support enabled (games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If
Multiwindow support is disabled (games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), the
button will say Lobby. You can enable or disable this feature in the Options window.
Shortcut keys
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking the buttons
on the screen.
Press this key
To do this
TAB
ENTER
SPACEBAR
Number keys
ESC
Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins. Large wins
need to be verified by a live operator.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while
playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the
casino. You will be automatically directed to the game that was interrupted so you can continue
playing.
Blackjack Switch
This game is a modification of Blackjack, so if you are familiar with Blackjack, you will have no
trouble mastering this game. There are some important differences from the standard Blackjack
however, so please first read the Blackjack Switch Rules, return to this page after you have
learned the rules.
To play the game:
Select a chip by clicking on it. Now click on a bet area to increase your bet by the chip
amount. Every click on the bet area increases your bet, every right-click decreases your
bet.
There are two kinds of bet areas normal and Super Match bet. Normal bet area is any
of the two larger areas, Super Match bet area is the small area. Remember that by
clicking on the normal bet area, you actually place two identical bets one for each of
your hands.
After you have placed your bets, click the Deal button.
Use the Hit, Stand, Double, Split,Insurance and Switch buttons as required.
Please note that if you want to Switch, you need to do so before starting to play your first
hand. After using Hit, Split, Double or Insurance buttons, you cannot Switch. Also please
note that Insurance, Double and Split buttons require an additional bet, as described in the
rules. You are not able to use these buttons, if you do not have sufficient balance.
If you want to play another round, press New Game. Then place a bet as described above
and click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.
Super Match
This is an optional bet, you do not need to place a super bet to play the game. To place a super
bet, place the chip(s) in the small circle between the normal bet areas. Super bet wins if your 4
initial cards contain 2 or more cards of the same kind (pair of Jacks, three Aces etc.) The win
ratios are written on the table.
Buttons:
Deal
Deal out the cards.
Double
Hit
Stand
Insurance
Protect your bet for the case when the dealer may have blackjack
(like in standard Blackjack see standard Blackjack Rules for
more info).
Switch
New Game
Rebet
Place the same bet as in the previous round and deal the cards.
Split
Chat
You cannot use the chat feature in a single player game. However, you can answer a casino
administrator if they initiate a chat with you.
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar. It contains the following:
Current balance
Your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games.
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money
account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for
Real Money login screen.
Chat
Clicking this button will activate the black strip to the left of it, turning it into a text box. Enter a
message and click Chat again. A separate chat window will open. Please note: You can only talk
to other players in multiplayer games.
Menu
Three popular functions are united under the Menu. Clicking History (unavailable in Offline
mode) will open the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds.
Options allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and Help opens the
help article that you are reading right now.
Online Support lets you contact a customer support specialist, if one is online.
Close/Lobby
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby. If you have
Multiwindow support enabled (games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If
Multiwindow support is disabled (games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), the
button will say Lobby. You can enable or disable this feature in the Options window.
Shortcut keys
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking on the
buttons on the screen.
Press this key
To do this
TAB
ENTER
SPACEBAR
Number keys
Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins. Large wins
need to be verified by a live operator.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while
playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the
casino. You will be automatically directed to the game that was interrupted so you can continue
playing.
Progressive Blackjack
Progressive Jackpot Side Bet:
In this game you have the option of making an additional bet to try and win a jackpot. Click on
the coin slit above the bet area to place the side bet. The blinking light above the slit will turn
green. The cost of the side bet is $1 (or equivalent in your currency), out of which a certain
percentage goes to the progressive jackpot pool. If you get a winning card combination as
described in the Progressive paytable, you get an additional payout. The highest progressive
payout is the progressive jackpot and is won upon receiving four consecutive Aces of the same
suit and starting from the first card in the hand. Note that all progressive wins require that the
card combinations (one to four Aces) are consecutive and starting from the first card in the hand.
These wins are awarded at the end of the game round, and if youve split your hand, they are
calculated separately for each of the new hands.
The Progressive paytable is displayed when you click on Show Paytable on the left side of the
screen, just under the ticker that shows the current size of the jackpot.
Jackpot
One of the possible wins in this game is the progressive Jackpot. A small percentage of each bet,
by every person playing this game in each of many online casinos, is added to a common pot.
When a player gets the right result, that player wins the entire Jackpot (in some games you can
also win part of it).
After a Jackpot has been won, a new pot is started, with the casinos contributing a base amount
of money (called a seed). This ensures that even if you get a Jackpot result in a game right after
someone else has won the Jackpot, you will still get a large win.
Each game has its own Jackpot, built up by all the casinos that offer the game.
Please note:
In some games you have to make a specific bet to be eligible for the Jackpot.
If you get disconnected in the middle of a game round, your game does not change the
value of the Jackpot. The state of the game up to that point is remembered by the casino;
the next time you log in you can finish your game round with the same odds and without
placing a new bet.
If a Jackpot is being discontinued (a game is closed and removed from the casino client),
you will be notified of it by the casino.
3%
Win condition (the result you have to get to win the Jackpot):
Multihand:
You can also play this game in Multihand mode. Select Multihand in the casino lobby when
starting the game. You can play with up to five hands simultaneously. Place bets by clicking on
the different bet areas. You can play one hand only if you wish, or any number of hands up to
five. Every hand may have a different bet amount.
21 Duel Blackjack
21 Duel Blackjack is a card game, played with 6 decks. The object of the game is to have a point
total higher than the dealer, but no higher than 21. Card values are similar to Blackjack: number
cards count at face value, picture cards are worth 10 points, and the Ace is worth 1 point or 11
points. However, unlike Blackjack, all hands with a total of 21 are equal (Ace and Ten is the
same as a three-card 21).
To play the game:
Click on chips to select a value and click on the area marked ANTE to place a chip of that
value. Every left-click increases your bet amount, every right-click decreases it.
o Because this game may require you to place an additional bet at some point, your
balance should include enough money to cover that bet. The additional bet is the
same size as your ante bet. If your balance is not high enough, you will get a
warning.
You can also place a side bet by clicking on the area marked 2 UP. This bet is not
mandatory. See below for an explanation.
Click the Deal button. You will be dealt two cards, one face up and one face down. The
dealer will be dealt two cards face down. Two more cards will be dealt face up in the
middle of the table. These are the communal cards they are used in both your hand and
the dealers hand.
The point total of your face-up card and the chosen communal card is shown. You now
have the following options:
o Hit open your face-down card and add it to the hand. If your point total goes
over 21, you lose the round instantly.
o Stand discard your face-down card and keep playing with only two cards. This
option is also chosen automatically if the two cards make up a total of 21 points.
The dealer reveals one card and chooses a communal card. The dealers communal card
is chosen according to a strict set of rules, explained below.
o If the dealers point total is higher than 12 and higher than yours, you lose both
bets.
o If your point total is higher than the dealers, you win 1:1 on both bets.
o If the dealers point total is lower than 13 he does not qualify. You win 1:1 on
your Ante bet and push on the additional bet, even if your point total is lower than
the dealers.
o If the point totals are equal, its a push and your bets are returned to you.
If you want to play another round, press New Game. Then place a bet as described above
and click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.
Dealers Rules:
After the player has made his choice, the dealer reveals first of his face-down cards, and
chooses a communal card. When choosing the communal card, the dealer must create the
best possible hand according to the House Way. The table below shows the possible
hands. Better hands are on top, and the dealer must choose the first one possible.
2-Card Score
Hand Composition
21
20
19
11
10
18
17
Soft 16
A-5
Soft 15
A-4
Soft 14
A-3
Soft 13
A-2
Soft 12
A-A
2-5, 3-4
2-4, 3-3
2-3
12
13
14
15
16
2-2
The dealer must always hit on 16 or lower, and stand on 17. If the dealer hits, his second
face-down card is revealed. Its point value is added to the hand total.
If the dealers hand is worth less than 13 points, the dealer doesnt qualify and you win
the round, even if your point total is lower than the dealers. In this case, you win even
money on your Ante bet, and push on the 2nd bet.
2 Up Bet:
This is a side bet on the first three cards to be shown on the table (your face-up card and the two
communal cards). If these cards contain any pair, you win 3:1 on your bet. If the three cards
make up 3 of a Kind, you win 20:1 on your bet.
Multihand:
You can also play this game in Multihand mode. Select 3 hand in the casino lobby when
starting the game. You can play with up to three hands simultaneously. Place bets by clicking on
the different bet areas. You can play one hand only if you wish, or any number of hands up to
three. Every hand may have a different bet amount.
Multiplayer and Private Group Modes:
In Multiplayer and Private Group Modes, several players sit at the same table. To join a Private
Group, you need to know its name.
Keep in mind that:
After a period of inactivity the player will see a 15 second countdown. If the player has
not made his decision when the countdown is over, he will automatically stand (or skip a
deal).
If a player is disconnected from the Internet during a game, he will be removed from the
table. Once that player logs back in, he will be taken to a single-player version of the
game with his last hand dealt to him, so he can finish his game.
Buttons:
Deal
Deal the cards.
Fold
Left Card
Place a second bet and use the left communal card for your
hand.
Right Card
Place a second bet and use the right communal card for your
hand.
Hit
Stand
Play against the dealer with only your face-up card and chosen
communal card.
New Game
Rebet
Place the same bet as in the previous round and deal the cards.
Chat
Click this button to activate the chat function. Type your text into the box and click Chat again
(or press Enter). A separate chat window will open.
The lower edge of the game window holds the casino toolbar. It contains the following:
Current balance
Your account balance. This is the money you can use to play the casino games.
This button appears only in Fun or Offline Mode. Clicking it will take you to the Real Money
account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Play for
Real Money login screen.
Chat
Clicking this button will activate the black strip to the left of it, turning it into a text box. Enter a
message and click Chat again. A separate chat window will open. Please note: You can only talk
to other players in multiplayer games.
Menu
Three popular functions are united under the Menu. Clicking History (unavailable in Offline
mode) will open the game history window, where you can see the details of recent game rounds.
Options allows you to change audio quality and various gameplay settings, and Help opens the
help article that you are reading right now.
Online Support lets you contact a customer support specialist, if one is online.
Close/Lobby
Clicking this button closes the game window and takes you back to the Lobby. If you have
Multiwindow support enabled (games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If
Multiwindow support is disabled (games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), the
button will say Lobby. You can enable or disable this feature in the Options window.
Shortcut keys
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking the buttons
on the screen.
Press this key
To do this
TAB
ENTER
SPACEBAR
Number keys
ESC
Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins. Large wins
need to be verified by a live operator.
Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.
Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while
playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the
casino. You will be automatically directed to the game that was interrupted so you can continue
playing.