Blackjack

 

Introduction

Blackjack is popular card game, where the aim is to reach Blackjack or as close to 21 points as possible, without exceeding that number and beating the Dealer's point total.

A Blackjack is hit when your cards total 21 in the first deal. This is an Ace and a ten-value card. If you hit Blackjack the Dealer pays odds of 3 to 2. If you beat the Dealer and your total value of cards is closer to 21, you win your bet amount (if your bet was $10, you receive $20).

If your cards total more than 21 you are 'bust' and lose your bet. If the total value is the same as the Dealer's (17 and up), it's a draw and your bet is returned to you in a 'push'. Blackjack beats a score of 21.

Quick Guide

Full Game Instructions

How to Use the Blackjack Table

Blackjack Rules

Quick Guide

 

Here, standard rules apply.

Dealer will always hit until their cards total is a minimum of 17 and then will stand.

Choose from Single Hand (one hand on the table), 3-Hand (play up to three hands on the table) or 5-Hand (play up to five hands on the table)

There are two minimum/maximum bet limits to choose from, on opening the table.

Choose the chip value you want and click on the table to place the chips. Repeat your clicks to add more chips of the same value. Click on 'Deal' to start the game.

Choose Hit, Stand, Split or Double.  When dealer's hand contains an ace, you can make an insurance bet, by clicking on Insurance.

The dealer will play the hands from their right to left.

Click New Game to play again, and Rebet to wager the same amount, or choose your chips to wager a different amount and click Deal.

If you reach 21, the dealer will automatically pass to the next player.

The Dealer will indicate the total of your cards and confirm the amount you've won or if you are bust.

Cards are valued as: Ace = 1 or 11, 2 to 9 = face value, 10, Jack, Queen and King = 10.

Full Game Instructions

Single Hand:

1. Choose your table limits on opening the Blackjack table.
2. Click on the chip value you want to place on the table.
3. To place more chips of the same value, click the chip stack again, or where you are playing on the table.
4. To place chips of a different value, select the chip and repeat as above.
5. Deal.
6. Choose Hit, Stand, Double or Split as required.

3-Hand Blackjack:

1. Choose your table limits on opening the Blackjack table.
2. Click on the chip value you want to place on the table.
3. Place the chips you want to wager in the three different areas. You can place different amounts in the three different areas.
4. Deal.
5. Hands will play from your right to left.
6. Choose Hit, Stand, Double or Split as required for each hand.

5-Hand Blackjack:

1. Choose your table limits on opening the Blackjack table.
2. Click on the chip value you want to place on the table.
3. Place the chips you want to wager in the five different areas. You can place different amounts in the five different places.
4. Deal.
5. Hands will play from your right to left.
6. Choose Hit, Stand, Double or Split as required for each hand.

Multi-player Mode:

This takes you to a table with other players (if other people are playing).

The Chat function is available within this mode. After placing a bet on the table, click Chat and enter the message, then click Enter or Chat to place your message.

Play as per the instructions in Single Player, waiting for your turn from the dealer.

Private Group Mode:

This function enables you to play Blackjack with other people that have personally been invited to the table. To set up a private Group:

1. Choose Blackjack and Private Group.
2. Enter the name of your group and click Join. Inform the other players of your group name.
3. Choose the table limits.
4. Other players (or if you have been invited to a Private Group) should also select Blackjack and Private Group and then enter the same name of the group. They will then be taken to the same table.
5. You can use the chat function in Private Group Mode to chat with other players. Click Chat, enter your message and press Chat or Enter to place the message.

For Multi-player and Private Group Modes:

After a period of inactivity a 15 second countdown will begin. If there is no further activity from a player, the player automatically makes a stand or skips a turn.

If a player loses internet connectivity during game play, the player is removed from the table and play continues uninterrupted.

How to use the Blackjack Table

The Blackjack Table Buttons:

Deal	Deal out the cards.
Insurance	Protects your bet in case the dealer has Blackjack. (see
Double	Doubles the wager and gives you a third card.
Hit	Requests one more card.
Stand	Draws no more cards and goes to the next player or dealer's turn.
New Game	Starts a new game round.
Rebet	Places the same bet as in the previous round and deals the cards.
Skip Turn	In Multi-player mode, skips your turn
Split	Splits one hand into two separate hands.
Chat	Activates the chat function in Multi-player modes. Type in the message and click Enter or Chat to place the message.

 

You can also use your keyboard keys to play Blackjack, instead of clicking the buttons on the screen:

Press this key	To do this
TAB	Tabs between the buttons on the screen.
ENTER	Selects the button currently highlighted.
SPACEBAR	New game.
Number keys	Raises your bet. Different numbers raise your bet by different chip values. The number of functioning keys depends on the chips allowed for the current player and can be subject to change.
ESC	Exits the game and go back to the lobby.

NOTES:

Malfunctions void all pays and plays.

Winning amounts of $10,000 or more are considered large wins and will be verified by a live operator.

If you are disconnected from the internet in the middle if a game while playing for real money, re-establish your connection and log back into the casino. You will automatically be directed to the game that was interrupted and you can continue playing.

At the foot of the game window you will find:

Casino Balance: The available funds you have in your casino balance, to play games.

Cashier: This opens the Cashier window, to make deposits, transfers, withdrawals etc.

Chat area: Available in Multi-player mode. Click on Chat to open the area to write your message.

Menu: Click for Online Support, History, Options and Help functions:

Online Support - opens a window to chat with the Customer Services Team.

Options - Screen settings enable you to use large cards, choose full screen mode, fast play and play close-up slots. Select Audio settings for sound, music and dealer voices.

History - shows your game history results.

Help - opens a window to Blackjack rules within the lobby.

Close: Closes the table and returns you to the casino lobby.

 

Blackjack Rules

The objective of Blackjack is to collect cards that will total a value closer to 21 than the dealer's, without exceeding 21. Aces count as either 1 or 11 (player decides), face cards value 10 and number cards are their face value.

If your first two cards reveal an ace and any ten-value card, you have blackjack, and automatically win 1.5 times your bet (Blackjack pays odds of 3 to 2). If you beat the dealer with a total closer to 21 than the dealer, you win your bet amount. If your total is lower than the dealer's, or is over 21 (and 'bust'), you lose your bet. If you have the same total card value as the dealer (17 or more), this is known as a 'push', and you get your bet amount returned to you. Blackjack beats a score of 21.

William Hill Casino's Blackjack follows the standard 'Las Vegas Strip' rules, with the following exceptions:

• After each round, used cards are returned to the deck and the deck is shuffled.
• The player may not split a split hand.
• Only one card is drawn to split aces.
• The player may double after splitting.
• The dealer will not check for Blackjack in any case.
• If the player doubles and the dealer's first card is of value 11 (ACE), and the dealer gets Blackjack, 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 you are dealt two cards of the same value on the first deal, you will be given the option to 'Split'. This means you can split the two cards into two separate hands and in doing so, place a second bet of the same amount. You will then draw additional cards to each hand. You can choose to take as many cards as you need on each split hand, except if you split two aces, where you can only take one additional card to each hand. If you have an ace and then receive a ten-value card, in split hands, it is considered 21 and not Blackjack.

Double

Once dealt your first two cards and on believing your third card will produce a hand that will beat the dealer's, you can double your bet. Click on the Double option that appears. The bet amount shows as double your original, and your account balance will show the debit. You will automatically be dealt one more card.

Insurance

You can take out insurance on the dealer having Blackjack if he shows an ace in his initial hand. Click the Insurance button and an amount equal to half your bet is debited from your balance, and placed in a separate area of the table. If the dealer does reveal Blackjack you are paid 2 to 1 on your insurance. This way you do not lose your original bet, because you get two times your original bet, plus the insurance amount back). You lose the insurance amount if the dealer does not have Blackjack (regardless of who wins the hand).

10 Card Charlie

You can automatically win the game if you draw ten cards - this is possible to do. This is with the exception of the dealer having Blackjack.

Winnings

Winning hand pays 1 to 1

Insurance pays 2 to 1

Blackjack pays 3 to 2