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 Place your bets! Contents

Contents Page

Introduction 2

Card values and combinations 5

Important terms 6
Each and every visit to a casino
promises to be extremely pleasurable. Black Jack 8
And, at Casinos Austria, the
pleasure begins with the explanation
of the rules. Bust 10
The most exciting and entertaining way to become
acquainted with the variety of casino games is a personal
explanation of these games by one of Casino Austria’s
croupiers. Our staff will make you acquainted with all the
rules of the game at our popular Casino Academy.
Here you can play a few rounds – with only symbolic
stakes and without risk.

The most important rules are explained in a concise

manner in this brochure as a small aid to refresh your
memory. Of course, we will be pleased to help you
should you have any further questions.

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visit, you can also experience the excitement of the casino
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Our aim is to make your visit to one of the twelve
Austrian casinos as pleasant as possible.

Your Casinos Austria Team

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 Card combinations

The fundamentals of Black Jack.

The game is played with 6 packs of 52 cards.
You win when the value of your cards is closer
to 21 than those of the croupier.

Card values

2–10: The value of the card is the same as the

number at the top of it. For example, the 9-card is
worth 9 points.
Picture cards: King, Queen and Jack count as 10
points.
Ace: Can be counted optionally as 11 or 1.

Card combinations, a few examples:

Ace + picture card or

Ace + 10: Black Jack
This is the highest
combination

Queen + 5 + 3 = 18

Jack + 6 + 1 = 17

Ace + 8 = 9 or 19

3 + 10 + 8 = 21

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 Important terms Gaming table

Understanding the game being played.

Black Jack
This is the highest combination of cards and beats all
other combinations. The Black Jack consists of an ace
and picture card or an ace and 10 as the first two cards.

Box
This is the name of the playing area. Seven boxes are
arranged in a semi-circle on the Black Jack table.

Box owner
This is what the players sitting at the gaming table are
called. Players standing have to accept the decisions of
the box owners.

Insurance
If the croupier’s first card is an ace, you can insure
yourself against a possible Black Jack for the croupier
by placing the appropriate stake on the insurance field.
Should the croupier draw a Black Jack, the insurance is
paid out at the rate of 2:1, if not, it is withdrawn.

Triple Seven
This consists of three sevens and is paid out immediately
– independent of the cards in the croupier’s hand. The Black Jack
payment is made at the ratio of 3:2; that means that you
receive 1.5 times your wager. For example, if you placed
10 euros, you will be paid out an additional 15 euros.
After the winnings have been paid, the game is finished
for the respective box.

Splitting
You can split if your first two cards have the same value
or the same number; for example, a Jack and a Queen or
two sixes. You then play with a "split hand", that means
you continue playing with two separate stakes. Repeated
splitting is possible. It is necessary to place an additional
bet at the same amount as the first, for each split hand.
You now receive any number of cards for the rest of the
game. One exception: If you have two split aces, you
only receive one additional card. In this case, an ace and
a picture card or an ace and 10 do not count as Black
Jack because this combination was not reached with the
first two cards.

Doubling
You can double your wager after you have received your
first two cards. You will receive only one additional card
from the croupier. If you are not a box owner, you may
only double when he/she doubles his/her stake.
Doubling is also possible after splitting.

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 Black Jack
Black Jack

The Classic Card Game.

Introduction:
Black Jack, also known as "21" or "17+4", is pure
suspense. The aim of the game is to come closer to
21 than the croupier.

The game:
Sit down at one of the seven boxes of the Black Jack
table. After all the players have placed their bets, the
croupier gives each box owner two cards and himself
one. The box owners, beginning on the croupier’s left,
now take their turn. Each can request additional cards
until he/she believes to be close enough to 21. But,
be careful, the wager of any player who exceeds 21
will be withdrawn by the croupier.

After all box owners have reached their decisions, the

croupier draws a second card for himself. If his cards
have a value of 16 or less, he has to draw an additional
card. He is not allowed to draw any more cards above
the value of 17.

If the croupier exceeds 21, all other players remaining

in the game have automatically won. If he has less than
21, only those players, whose cards are closer to 21
than the croupier’s, win. If the player and croupier have
the same number of points, this is seen as a "stand off",
this means undecided and the player keeps his/her
stake.

You win the amount of your wager (1:1) if the number

of points of your cards does not exceed 21 and has a
higher value than those of the croupier. If you win with
a Black Jack, your winnings are paid out at the ratio of
3:2; that means that your receive 1.5 times the amount
of your wager. For example, if your bet was 10 euros,
you receive 15 euros as your winnings.

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 Bust
In Bust you bet that the croupier’s
cards will exceed a value of 21.
Introduction:
At many Black Jack tables you have an additional
chance to win by playing the extra game "Bust".
The game:
In Bust you bet that the croupier’s cards will exceed
a value of 21.
If the croupier has more than 21, you win at the
ratio of 5:2. For example, if you bet 10 euros, 25
euros will be paid out as your winnings. If 21 is not
exceeded, the stakes placed on the extra game Bust
go to the bank.
Wagers must be placed before the cards are drawn.
The smallest possible stake is the same as the table
minimum. The maximum is the total amount the
player has placed on all boxes. For example, at
tables with a 5 euro minimum, wagers may be
placed in steps of 5.
Card combination, Bust:
10 + 2 + 10 = 22
August 2007
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We wish you a very pleasant evening.
Our entire team will ensure that your visit is as
pleasant as possible. Excellently trained croupiers,
who guarantee that all valid rules are upheld, work at
all tables.
Over the years, it has become customary in all casinos,
worldwide, to give the croupier a small portion of your
winnings. Of course, this is at your own discretion.
Each table is equipped with a small opening – the
so-called "cagnotte" or "tronc" – for this purpose. The
salaries of the casino staff are paid from these moneys,
in accordance with official guidelines. It is, therefore,
not an additional tip for the croupier.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact
the room manager. We look forward to welcoming you in
the appropriate clothing and wish you much luck and
exciting entertainment at Casinos Austria.
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