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Blackjack Double Deck

Introduction

European Blackjack enjoys worldwide popularity. In this version of blackjack, the dealer does not receive a second card (or hole card) until after all the player hands have been completed. Liberal split and double down rules are included to ensure an exciting gaming experience.

Rules for the game and descriptions of game features are provided below to make the game easier and more enjoyable to play.

Game Rules

• Play 1 to 5 hands
• 2 decks of standard playing cards are used
• The dealer does not receive a hole card on the initial phase of the game round
  • The dealer's 2nd card is delivered following completion of all player hand actions
• The dealer stands on soft 17 or higher
• A winning player blackjack (an ace and 10-value card on the initial deal) pays 3:2
  • All other winning hands pay 1:1
• Winning insurance bets pay 2:1
  • Insurance is limited to ½ of the wager per hand
• The player may double down on any first two cards
• The player may double down following a split
• The player may split once for a total of two hands
  • Like-value cards that are not identical may not be split
    • Example: K and Q cannot be split
    • Example: K and K can be split
• Surrender is not available
• Split aces receive only one card on each ace
  • The player may not re-split aces
  • An ace and a 10-value card following a split does not constitute blackjack
• The player may not hit on a soft total of 21
• The cards are shuffled following the completion of each game round

All face cards are valued at ten and the cards from 2-10 are valued as indicated. Aces can be valued at either one or eleven; if counting the Ace as eleven would put the hand over twenty-one, the Ace is automatically counted as one instead. You do not need to specify which value the Ace has as it's always assumed to have the value that makes the best hand. The value of a hand is the sum of the values of the individual cards. For example, a hand containing a Jack, 3, and 4 has a value of 17. The object of the game is to beat the score of the dealer without exceeding a total of 21.

How to Play

Betting

• Chips values are displayed on the interface in the bottom left corner
• Click on the value of the chip you wish to use
• The chip will 'attach' itself to your mouse cursor
• If you selected a chip that is less than the table minimum, the first click on the betting circle will place the minimum bet in the circle
• Each time you click on a bet circle, a chip of that value will be placed in the circle
• In Single Player European Blackjack, you may bet on up to five hands per game round
• To place a chip on all five circles with one click, hold down the 'ctrl' button and click on one of the betting spots

Deal

• If there are no bets on the table, the deal button will not be available
• After you have placed at least one bet, the re-bet & deal button will be replaced by the deal button
• Clicking on 'deal' will accept your bets and begin dealing the cards

Rebet

• On your second and subsequent hands, the re-bet button will be activated
• Selecting re-bet will place the same wagers on the table that you made on the previous round
• You may select re-bet more than once
• Each additional click presses your bet(s)
• When you are ready to play, click on 'deal' to continue

Rebet & Deal

• On your second and subsequent hands, there is a Re-bet & Deal button
• If you wish to place the exact same wager on the following hand, use this button to begin the game round with one click
• After placing chips on the layout by any other means, this button will be replaced by the Deal button and you will be able to start the game round by clicking it when ready

Clear Bets

If you wish to remove all of your chips from the betting circles, click on the 'clear bets' button.

• Your chips will be removed from the table and you may start the betting process again

Game Speed

There are three game speeds available to suit the needs of all players. The default speed is the middle one, providing a smooth playing experience with rich audio. Click on the game speed button and select a different speed at any time.

Settings

Game settings for insurance bets and for the player protection hand warning system can be adjusted. Access them using this button.

Balance, Paid & Bet

Your balance will be updated each time a chip is placed on the layout and each time a payout is made.

The paid amount is the sum of your winnings and any/all original bets that are returned to you.

The bet amount is the amount of wagered money placed on the layout.

Game Actions

• Once the cards have been dealt, the dealer will want to know whether you wish to hit, stand, double down, or split
• All of the action buttons will be shown on the interface, but only the ones you are permitted to use will be clickable
• If you do not have enough funds to place a split, double down, or insurance bet, you will receive a message and you may visit the cashier before continuing the hand if you wish
• If you are playing more than one hand, the first hand to be acted on is the one farthest to the right of the screen
• A small box will indicate the hand score and will update each time you draw a card