The aim of Blackjack is to beat the dealer by making a hand with a value closer to 21 than the dealer's, without going over. If the dealer's hand exceeds 21 (bust), you also win. This version is played with 8 decks of cards, shuffled at regular intervals.
If your hand goes above 21, you lose automatically.
Getting started
Select your seat at the table. Seats are numbered 1 to 7. Click on any available seat displaying Sit Here.
Select your chip value from the Bank window.
Click directly on the table to place your bet.
Click the Confirm button in the Bank window before the timer runs out, otherwise your bets will be removed.
If a game is already in progress, wait for it to complete before joining.
Card values
Card | Value |
Numbered cards (2–10) | Face value |
Jacks, Queens, Kings | 10 |
Ace | 1 or 11, whichever gives the best hand |
If your first two cards total 21 (an Ace and a 10-value card), you have Blackjack. Blackjack pays 3 to 2. All other wins pay 1 to 1.
Player actions
Once it is your turn, you will be presented with the following options:
Action | Description |
Stand | Take no further action on your hand |
Hit | Take another card to improve your hand. Can be used multiple times |
Double | Double your bet and receive one further card only |
Split | Available if your first two cards are of equal value. Doubles your bet and splits into two separate hands |
Split rules: If you split Aces, you receive only one further card per hand and cannot hit. A 21 after splitting is not Blackjack and pays 1 to 1. You cannot split a hand more than once.
Dealer rules
Once all players have acted, the dealer reveals their face-down card.
If the dealer's hand is valued at 16 or below, they must take another card.
The dealer continues taking cards until their hand reaches 17 or higher.
If the dealer busts, all remaining players are paid.
If your hand ties with the dealer's, the round is a push and your stake is returned.
Insurance
If the dealer's face-up card is an Ace, all players are offered an insurance bet worth half their original stake.
If the dealer has Blackjack, the insurance bet pays 2 to 1.
If the dealer does not have Blackjack, the insurance bet is lost and the round continues as normal.
Game controls
Control | Function |
Chat | Opens the chat window to talk to the dealer or supervisor. The window can be moved or resized |
History | Shows all Live games played and their results |
Live Games Menu | Browse or switch to other live games without leaving your current table |
Game malfunctions and errors
If a system error occurs, you will be notified via chat or an on-screen message. A Pit Boss will review the issue.
If the error can be corrected, the game will continue and conclude normally.
If the error cannot be corrected, the round will be cancelled and all bets will be refunded.