European Blackjack
In European Blackjack, you are dealt two cards
to start with and the dealer is dealt one card. The objective is to accumulate cards that add
up closer to 21 than that of
the dealer, without going over 21.
How to Play
Use your left mouse button to click on the value
of the chip that you wish to wager. Then place the chip in the desired betting
area. You may play up
to three hands in each round. You can regret 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 “DONE” button to start the game
round. Click “SAME BET” to repeat the previously placed bet.
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.
The Blackjack game uses six decks of cards, which are shuffled
after each round.
You may not split a split hand. You may double after splitting.
Split
If your first two cards are of the same value, you may
split them into two separate hands, by placing a second wager of equal value.
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.
Double Down
If the sum of the two initial cards is 9-11, you may "double
down". The wager is doubled, and only one card is received. You may double according to the same rules after a split.
Insurance
Insurance is a game of its own within blackjack, which
gives you a chance to protect yourself from dealer 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
for the Dealer
The dealer must draw cards until he has at least 17, and
must stand at 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 |
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