Blackjack Rules

The object of Blackjack is for the total of your cards to be closer to 21 than the dealer's cards, without exceeding 21. In Blackjack, aces can count as either 1 or 11, picture cards as 10, and number cards as their face value.
An ace and a ten-value card as your first two cards means you have Blackjack and you win one and a half times your bet (a $10 bet receives $25 payout). If the total value of your cards is closer to 21 than the dealer's, you win the same amount as you wagered (a $10 bet receives $20 payout). If the total of your cards is more than 21, you "bust" and lose your bet. If you and the dealer have the same card total (17 and higher) neither of you win and your bet is returned to you in a "push". Blackjack beats a score of 21.

Rule variations

Our Blackjack follows standard "Las Vegas Strip" rules, with the following exceptions:

• All cards are returned to the deck after each round, and the deck is shuffled.
• The player can only split once.
• The player can double after splitting.
• The dealer will not check for Blackjack in any case.
• If the player doubles and the dealer has blackjack with his first card an ace, the player loses both his bets.
• If the dealer's first card is of value 10, and the dealer gets Blackjack, the player gets the Double bet back.

Split

If your first two cards have the same point value, you may split them into two separate hands by placing an additional bet equal to the original bet. You then proceed to draw cards. You can draw as many cards as you like on each split hand except for aces. Split aces receive only one additional card for each ace. An ace with a ten-value card in a split hand is counted as 21 and not Blackjack.

Double

After you are dealt two cards, you can "double" your bet. You increase your bet by an amount that matches your original bet. You are then allowed to receive one more card only.

Insurance

Insurance is considered a side bet in Blackjack. If the dealer has as Ace as his up card, you will be given the insurance option. You buy insurance to bet that the dealer has Blackjack. It allows you to protect your bet against the possibility that the dealer has Blackjack. Insurance costs an extra half of your initial bet which is wagered by clicking the Insurance button. If the dealer has Blackjack, you are paid 2 to 1 on your insurance bet. If the dealer doesn't have Blackjack, you lose your insurance bet, but continue to play your dealt cards.

10 Card Charlie

It is theoretically possible for the player to draw 10 cards without going bust. In this instance the player's hand automatically wins, except when the dealer has Blackjack.

Winnings

	Pays
Winning Hand	1 to 1
Insurance	2 to 1
Blackjack	3 to 2

Blackjack game

This page explains how our online Blackjack game is played. Click here to learn about Blackjack Rules.

To play our six deck Blackjack game:

• Click on a chip to place a bet
• Increase your bet with repeated clicks until you reach the desired amount. Decrease your bet with right clicks on your chips on the table.
• Click the Deal button to receive your cards.
• If the dealer has an ace as his up card, you receive the insurance option. Accept insurance with a click on the Insurance button.
• Receive another card with a click on Hit
• If you do not wish to accept another card click on Stand
• Double your bet with a click on Double
• Split your pairs with a click on Split
• The Insurance, Double and Split options require an additional wager, as described in the rules. If you do not have sufficient funds you will not be able to use these options.
• To play another round, click New Game. To place the same bet as in the previous round click Rebet.

Multihand:

You can play Blackjack in Multihand mode. Select "Multihand" in the casino lobby to be able to play up to three hands simultaneously. To place a bet, click on a chip and then select the bet area with another click. Every additional click on the bet area increases your bet. To play with two hands, place bets in two bet areas. To play with three hands, place bets in three bet areas. You can still opt to play a single hand by selecting one bet area only.

Multiplayer and Private Group Modes:

Multiplayer and Private Group Modes enable you to play at the same table with other people. Private Group tables have a name and you need to know this to be able to join.

Keep in mind that:

• A 15 second countdown is shown on screen if a player has been inactive. If the player does not act during the countdown, the player will automatically stand or skip a turn.
• If a player loses Internet connection during gameplay, the player is removed from the table. Other players continue playing uninterrupted.

Buttons:

Deal	Deal out the cards.
Insurance	Protect your bet against the possibility the dealer has blackjack (see Rules for more info).
Double	Double the wager and receive a third card.
Hit	Request one more card.
Stand	Draw no more cards and begin the dealer's turn.
New Game	Begin a new game round.
Rebet	Place the same bet as the previous round and deal the cards.
Skip	Turn Skip your turn when playing in multiplayer mode.
Split	Split one hand into two separate hands.
Chat	Click this button to chat with other players. Type your message and then click this button again (or press enter).

History	See your game history which shows dates, bets and results of your previous game rounds.
Help	Open the help file.
Options	Open the Options dialog box
Cashier	This button is available in Real Money mode. Click it to go to the Cashier to deposit or withdraw money and view your transaction history.
Play For Real Money	This button is available in Fun Mode. Click this to go to the Real Money account creation page. If you already have a Real Money account, it will take you to the Real Money mode Login screen.
Lobby	Click to exit the game and return to the lobby. This is not possible in the middle of a game round.

Shortcut keys:

You can use shortcut keys on your keyboard as an alternative to clicking on the buttons on the screen.

Press this key	To do this
TAB	Tab between the buttons on the screen.
ENTER	Click the button that is highlighted.
SPACEBAR	Start a new game round (same as the New Game button).
Number keys	Raise your bet. Different number keys raise your bet by a different amount. The number of functioning keys depends on the chips allowed for the current player and can be subject to change.
ESC	Exit the game and return to the lobby.

Note on large wins: Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered to be large wins. Games involving large wins are verified by a live operator.

Note on disconnections: If you are disconnected from the Internet during a game in Real Money mode, re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the casino. You will be automatically directed to the interrupted game so you can continue playing.