About The Game
This European-style Blackjack game sports extra-generous rules.
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Introduction
European Blackjack offers the same style of Blackjack play found
in most European casinos. We've also
included some exciting extras such as resplitting and the
opportunity to play split Aces just like any other card.
How to Play
In European Blackjack you try to beat the Dealer by accumulating
a card value total close to, but not over, 21 points.
Start by placing a bet.
After placing your bets, click the DEAL button to
start play.
You receive two cards, both face up, and the Dealer receives one
face up card.
Playing a Hand of Blackjack
All face cards are worth 10, Aces are worth either 1 or 11, and
all other cards are worth their face value. A Blackjack occurs when
the card value total of a hand's first two cards sums to 21 by
getting an Ace and a 10-value card.
If the Dealer's face up card is an Ace, you are offered Insurance
against a Dealer's Blackjack, which you can accept or decline. If
you accept, this automatically places another bet equal to half of
your original bet. After you play out your hand, if the Dealer has
Blackjack, then your Insurance Bet is paid 2 to 1.
If your first two cards form a Blackjack, then you are a
guaranteed winner. If the Dealer does not have Blackjack, you win 3
to 2 on your bet. If the Dealer also has a Blackjack, then it is a
tie, and you win your bet back.
If you do not have a Blackjack, then you are given the opportunity
to try to improve the outcome of your hand. Depending on the cards
you hold, you may choose one of the following options:
HIT - You request an additional card. You can
continue to request additional cards until you decide to stand or
until your card value total is 21 (automatic stop) or until you
bust by receiving a card that causes your card value total to
exceed 21. If you bust, that hand loses and your bet is
forfeited.
STAND - You request no further cards and play this
hand against the Dealer's hand.
SPLIT - If the first two cards in a hand are of the
same value, you may click SPLIT to split your cards
into two separate hands, which also places an additional bet equal
to the original bet. (A split hand leading to a two card value
total of 21 is not a Blackjack.) European Blackjack features the
ability to resplit each split hand once. To do so, click SPLIT
again. Another bet equal to the original bet will be placed. Unlike
most blackjack games, European Blackjack has no special restriction
on split Aces. You may treat split Aces just like any other split
card.
DOUBLE DOWN - On the first two cards in a hand, you
may click DOUBLE DOWN to automatically double your
original bet and receive exactly one additional card. You may also
double down on the first two cards of any split or resplit
hands.
The card value total is displayed on circular plaques adjacent to
each hand. As cards are dealt to a hand, the plaque displays an
updated card value total. When your hand holds an Ace and the
plaque flashes the card value total and the word "Soft", the value
displayed is based on counting the Ace as an 11 rather than a 1
(for example, a 5 and an Ace are shown as a "Soft 16").
When comparing your hand versus the Dealer's hand, Aces are
evaluated such that they represent the highest possible card value
total not exceeding 21.
After you have played out your hand without exceeding 21, the
Dealer's hand will be played out.
If the Dealer's hand is a Blackjack, then all bets are forfeited,
and the game ends. (The exception is when you also have a Blackjack
in which case your bet is returned.)
If the Dealer's card value total is 16 or lower, additional cards
are dealt until the card value total is 17 or higher. If the
Dealer's card value total exceeds 21, then the Dealer busts and any
of your standing hands win. Otherwise, the Dealer's card value
total is compared against each of your hands. In the case of a tie,
this is a push and your bet for that hand is returned.
If your hand busts (total value exceeds 21) then the Dealer will
only be dealt a second card in the case where the Dealer's first
card is an Ace and you placed an Insurance bet.
How To Bet
To play European Blackjack, select a chip value by clicking a
chip at the bottom of the playing field. The chip you select
brightens and displays in a raised position. To place a bet, click
the bet circle in the center of table. Each time you click, you
place one chip on the table.
Your bet must be at least as large as the minimum bet and cannot
exceed the maximum bet.
After you place your bet, click the DEAL
button.
If you wish to repeat your last bet and play immediately after
completing a game, click the REBET AND DEAL button. If
you have sufficient credits, this button restores your previous
bets and initiates play all in one click.
If you wish to repeat your last bet without initiating a new game,
click the REBET button. This restores your previous
bets. If you wish, you can adjust any bet. You still need to click
the DEAL button to initiate play.
The DOUBLE BET button causes your currently placed
bet to be doubled every time you click it. If doubling your current
bet would cause a bet to exceed the bet limit, then the
DOUBLE BET button is not available.
If you click the DOUBLE BET button before placing a
bet, this is equivalent to first clicking the REBET
button and then the DOUBLE BET button. You will still
need to click the DEAL button to initiate play.
To remove a bet from the table, either press the SHIFT key and
click your chips on the felt, or click the CLEAR
button.
Turbo
The TURBO Button quickens the pace of play by
eliminating certain animations, such as the dealing of the cards.
It does not change the method of play or the rules of the game.
When Turbo is on, the button is highlighted in red. You can turn
the Turbo feature on or off by clicking it.
Rules - Player
Blackjack pays 3 to 2.
Double down is possible on any two cards.
One resplit allowed per originally split card.
Player may double down on an initial two card hands of a split or
resplit hand.
Player may treat split Aces just like any other split card.
Blackjack only possible on first two cards on each hand (and not
on split or resplit cards).
Player may draw a maximum of eight cards for any hand. An eight
card Player hand whose value does not exceed 21 beats all Dealer
outcomes except for Dealer Blackjack.
Rules - Dealer
Dealer must draw to 16.
Dealer must stand on all 17's. This includes soft values where an
Ace can be counted as an 11 value.
Insurance Bets are offered when the Dealer's face up card is an
Ace. Subsequent Dealer Blackjack will pay 2 to 1 on any Insurance
Bet.
Dealer Blackjack beats all Player outcomes causing loss of all
Player bets. The exception is when Player and Dealer both have
Blackjack, in which case the bet is returned to the Player.
General Rules
6 decks of standard playing cards, shuffled for each hand of
play.
Malfunction voids all pays and play.
Additional Information
The Game Console on the right side of every game provides
information and access to additional features:
- Your username
- Your current balance in your chosen currency
- The denomination in which the game is being played
The Meter Bar on the bottom of the game screen displays the
amount paid if a win occurred and the amount bet on the
last/current proposition.