This Blackjack is played using eight decks of cards and with seven main players seated at the table (and with an unlimited number of Bet Behind players, if the feature is enabled).
The object of Blackjack is for the total of player’s cards to be closer to 21 than the dealer’s 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 the player receives an Ace and a ten-value card as their first two cards, then that is considered a Blackjack, and a win pays 1.5 times the original bet (if the bet was 10, the player receives 25). If player’s total value of the cards is closer to 21 than dealer’s cards total value, player wins the bet amount (if the bet was 10, the player receives 20). If the total of the cards is more than 21, the player “busts” and loses the bet. If the player and the dealer have the same card total (17 and up) neither of them wins and the bet is returned to the player in a “push”. Blackjack beats a score of 21.
The player may not Split a split hand. Only one card is drawn to split Aces. The player may Double after splitting.
The dealer will not check for Blackjack in any case. The dealer draws cards until 16 and always stands on 17 (including soft 17).
If the player Doubles and dealer’s first card’s value is 11 (Ace), and the dealer gets Blackjack, the player loses both bets. If dealer’s first card’s value is 10, and the dealer gets Blackjack, player’s Double bet is returned to them.
Split
If player’s first two cards have the same value, these may be Split into two separate hands by placing a second bet equal to the original bet. Player will then draw additional cards to each hand.
Players may draw as many cards as they like on each split hand, but if they split two Aces, then they receive only one additional card for each Ace.
If a player receives an Ace and a ten-value card in a split hand, it is considered 21 and not Blackjack. In this case the pay-out is 1:1, not 1:1.5.
Double
If after the player is dealt the first two cards, and they think that the third card will allow them to beat the dealer’s hand, they can double the bet. The bet amount becomes twice the original (with the difference taken out of the balance), and they are dealt one more card.
Insurance
If the dealer shows an Ace in his initial hand, players are given a chance to insure their bets against the dealer having a Blackjack. If they get Insurance, an amount equal to half of the original bet is placed separately on the table.
If the dealer does have Blackjack, players are paid 2 to 1 on the insurance. This way they do not lose their original bet (because they get the 2x half the original bet, plus the insurance amount back). If the dealer does not have Blackjack, players lose the insurance amount, even if they end up losing.
Player can insure any Real Money bet, but not a Golden Chip bet. If the game supports Multi seat feature, insurance is applied on all the position the player has occupied, except for the position where the player has used Golden Chips.
Insurance is offered when the dealer shows an Ace in their initial hand as the first card: timer is displayed on the screen, stating that Insurance is available. Two buttons are displayed: Skip and Insurance. Player needs to make a decision, and if they choose to insure, Insurance bet is made on all their hands.
10 Card Charlie
It is theoretically possible for the player to draw 10 cards without going bust. In this case the player’s hand automatically wins, except when the dealer has Blackjack.
Bet Behind
The Bet Behind option allows the players to participate in the game by taking a seat behind the main player and then making a bet on this position and their hand. They can play as a main player on one of the positions and as a Bet Behind player on all the remaining positions at the same table.
Option is available only if enabled by the service provider.
Bet Behind Rules
Bet Behind option is available only on the positions that are occupied by main players. It is possible to become a Bet Behind player on multiple positions simultaneously. When someone is participating in the game as a main player, they can also participate as a Bet Behind player on all other positions, other than their own.
As a Bet Behind player, players are automatically following the main player’s actions, unless they have chosen to Split or Double and Bet Behind player does not have sufficient funds to do the same. In that case, if the main player Doubled, the Bet Behind player Hits & Stands or, if main player Split, the Bet Behind player follows the right main hand. Bet Behind player can also bet on Player Pair and 21+3 side bets, when available. Insurance is not available to Bet Behind players.
If a Bet Behind bet is made on a player’s hand who decides not to make a bet during the betting round, this bet is then returned to Bet Behind player’s account. The limits are displayed on the Table limits panel.
Deal Now
Deal Now feature aims to speed up the game flow when there are only a few players at the table. Players can use the Deal button to request that the betting round is ended early, because they have finished placing their bets and are ready to play.
Deal button may be available in one game round and disabled in the next — this depends on the number of players sitting at the game table.
Note, that if auto-confirmation of bets is disabled, the Deal button is enabled only after players have manually confirmed their bets. Also, Bet Behind feature is not available after the Deal button has been activated.
Bet Behind players do not see the Deal Now button. Bet Behind players’ bets are accepted if they manage to place them before all main players have activated the Deal Now button.
Option is available only if enabled by the service provider.
Side Bets
A side bet is a wager a player can make beyond the main game bet.
For information on symbols and base game instructions, please see in-game help menu.
