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Blackjack
Blackjack Terms
Blackjack
This is when your hand contains an Ace and a card
with a value of 10. It is the strongest hand in Blackjack, and
automatically stands. It cannot be beaten, only matched.
21
This is when the value of the cards dealt equals
21, but is not a Blackjack. For example, Nine of Spades, a Four
of Diamonds and an Eight of Clubs equals 21.
Note:
Blackjack always beats any other hand with a value of 21.
Denomination
The denomination is the number on the cards, from
2 to 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace.
Value
Jack, Queen and King have the value of 10. The
Ace card has the value of either 1 or 11.
Insurance
This is a side bet against the possibility of
the Dealer getting Blackjack. You can take Insurance if you do
not have Blackjack, and the Dealer’s first card is an Ace.
Insurance costs half your original bet.
Split
You can split two cards with the same denomination,
such as two Queens or two Fours. Your hand is divided into two
separate hands and a bet equal to your original bet is placed
on the second hand. You have effectively doubled your bet. A new
card is dealt to each hand and you play these hands as normal.
Note:
Cards of the same value but not of the same denomination cannot
be split in this version of Blackjack, for example a Ten of Diamonds
and a Jack of Spades have the same value of 10 but cannot be split
because they are not from the same denomination.
Double
This is a side bet that your hand will beat the
Dealer’s with only one more card drawn. You can double when
your hand has a value of 9, 10 or 11. You are dealt one card and
your hand automatically stands. Doubling costs the same as your
original bet. If you win you are paid double your total bet. This
win amount is equal to four times your original bet.
Hit
This is when you request another card from the
shoe because your hand is not strong enough to beat the Dealer’s
hand. You are dealt one card.
Bust
If your hand value exceeds 21, your hand is bust.
Your hand is over and you lose your bet.
Push
This is when your hand and the Dealer’s hand
tie. You are paid your original bet.
Stand
This is when you are satisfied with the value
of your hand and do not want to draw any more cards. This ends
the play of your hand. The Dealer plays his hand and both hands
are compared.
Basic Blackjack Strategy table
This table is used during AutoPlay. It enables
you to define your own game strategy, or use the default strategy.
The default strategy has been designed to benefit the Player.
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