Blackjack

How to Play

Blackjack is the most popular game in casinos around the world because of its simplicity, sociable atmosphere and challenge. The object of the game is to beat the Dealer’s total by drawing cards that equal 21 or are as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it. Blackjack is played with six to eight packs of playing cards that are dealt from a container called a 'Shoe'.

Players commence the game by placing a wager in one of the betting areas marked on the Blackjack table. These are generally referred to as 'Boxes'. The Dealer will call "No more bets" and then begin to deal by drawing cards from the shoe.

The Dealer deals one card face up to each box containing a wager and deals a card to him/herself. A second card is then dealt to each of the boxes. Players now have the option of drawing another card, doubling, splitting or standing. Jack, Queen and King count as 10. Aces count as either 1 or 11. Other cards are their face value.

If you receive an Ace and a 10 count card as your first two cards dealt, you have Blackjack and you will be paid 3 to 2. If the Dealer has Blackjack as well, it is then a stand-off and you neither win nor lose. Up to three people may be together on any one playing box at a time subject to the rules. So even if the table looks busy you are also welcome to participate.

Doubling Down

You may double down your initial bet on any two card total, but an Ace may not be included. When doubling down, the additional wager must be a least the table increment and no more than the original wager. You will then be dealt only one more card.

Splitting

Another option allows you to split cards of the same value. If you select this option, you must duplicate your initial wager. The Dealer will place a second card on your first hand. If this is a card of the same value you may split one more time. Each hand will be completed in order. When splitting Aces, you may split only once, with each Ace receiving one card only.

Original Bet

If you have chosen the option to split or double down your hand and the Dealer draws Blackjack, you will only lose your original stake. All other additional wagers will be returned to you.

Insurance

If the Dealer’s first card is an Ace, you may make a separate bet on the insurance line. You will win if a 10 count card is drawn to the Dealer’s Ace, but lose if any other card is drawn by the Dealer. A winning insurance bet pays 2 to 1. If you have Blakjack when the Dealer’s first card is an ace, you may ask for even money immediately and take no further part in the hand.

Perfect Pairs

Perfect Pairs is an optional wager which is made at the time of the initial wager and placed in the space provided for it on the table on any box which the player has placed a Blackjack wager.

The player will win on 'Perfect Pairs' if one of the following is achieved on the initial deal:

1. Mixed Pair A pair comprised of on Red card and one Black card 6 to 1
2. Coloured Pair A pair comprised of 2 red cards of a different suit, 12 to 1 or 2 black cards of a different suit
3. Perfect Pair A pair comprised of cards of the same suit 25 to 1

Super Sevens

On selected Blackjack tabes there is an optional $1 bet called Super Sevens. Make a bet here and win from $3 to $5,000 for simply being dealt one or more sevens.

Hand Signals

When playing you are required to physically indicate your decisions. If you require another card, simply tap the table behind your box. If you want to stand and don’t require more cards, signal by moving your hand in a horizontal cutoff motion across the table.