Blackjack

How to play

The values of the cards are as follows:

1. 2 to 10 = their “face” value
2. Jack, Queen, King = 10
3. Ace = 1 or 11

The objective of the game is for the player to have a hand with a higher point value than the dealer's, without exceeding 21.

• if a player’s hand total is higher than the dealer's without exceeding 21, they win the hand and are paid 1:1 on their bet.
• if a player gets a Blackjack (an Ace and a 10-point card) and the dealer does not, they win 1.5 times their bet.
• if the player’s hand total exceeds 21, they lose the hand, and the bet is forfeited.
• if the dealer’s hand total exceeds 21, the dealer busts and the player is paid.
• if the dealer has a hand total higher than the players without busting, the player loses their bet.
• if the player and dealer have the same hand total, it's a push, meaning no one wins, and the player’s bet is returned.

The game starts with the dealer dealing one card face-up to each active player, followed by one card face-up to themselves. Another round of cards will be dealt face-up to each player in the same order, with the dealer not receiving a second card.

Once the cards are dealt, the player has several options depending on the value of their hand and the dealer's up card. The player will choose from the following options:

1. hit – the player requests an additional card and may continue to hit until they are satisfied with their hand or until they "bust" (go over 21).
2. stand – if the player is satisfied with their hand, they can choose to stand, meaning they do not want any more cards.
3. split – the player has the option to separate two cards, of the same value, into two separate hands. To do this, the player must place an additional bet equal to their original wager. After the split, each hand is played individually, with an additional card being dealt to each hand. The player may continue to hit, stand, split or double down on each hand as permitted by the game rules.
4. double down – the player has the option to place an additional bet in exchange for committing to receive only one more card. This move is typically used when the player feels confident that one more card will give them a strong hand, often when their total hand value is 9, 10, or 11. After doubling down, the player cannot take any more cards beyond the one dealt.

After all players have finished their hands, the dealer will play their hand. The dealer must draw cards when their total is 16 or less, or if they have a soft 17. They will continue drawing until their total reaches a hard 17 or higher (18, 19, 20, or 21), at which point they must stand. If the dealer's total exceeds 21, they bust and lose the hand.

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1. Lucky Lucky side bet – is based on the total of the player’s first two cards and the dealer’s first card adding up to 19, 20, or 21.
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Still have questions?

If you have any further questions about Blackjack, please speak to our friendly dealers—they’ll be glad to assist you.

How to play

The game begins with each player receiving one card face-up, followed by the dealer receiving one card face-up.

After receiving their first card, the player may choose to:

• Stand – maintain their current hand value
• Hit – request an additional card
• Double Down – double down the initial wager

Players can hit and double down multiple times during the round until they choose to stand or bust out their hand. If a player busts, they lose their main wager along with any additional wagers made from doubling down.

No splitting or surrender is allowed.

Insurance is offered when the dealer’s face-up card is an Ace. If the dealer has a Blackjack, all initial wagers will lose and any doubles will push. Insurance pays 2 to 1, and Even Money is not allowed.

If a player’s initial card is an Ace, the player will have the option to hit or double, but will only receive one card, regardless of their decision.

A player’s Blackjack loses to a Dealer’s Blackjack – initial bet only if doubled down.

If the player doubles down and receives a Blackjack, they will receive the posted Blackjack odds for both the main wager and the double down amount.

Players are not allowed to redouble down after receiving a Blackjack.

Double down for less is permitted, and the amount for each double down can be up to the total amount already in play.

If the dealer and player have the same hand value, it results in a push.

If the dealer draws a point total of 22, all main wagers and doubles will result in a push, except for a player Blackjack, which is exempt from the Push 22 rule.