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

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:

Shortcut keys:

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

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.