Blackjack

Blackjack also known as Twenty-One is the most sought after card game with a simple but thrilling game play. Usually, players compete against the dealer (and not against each other). SportyBet is now offering Blackjack in a single player mode to make the game play quicker and more rewarding. Objective of the game is simple – to beat the dealer

How to beat the dealer?

1. By drawing a hand value of 21 on your first two cards(Blackjack), or

2. By drawing a hand value that is higher than the dealer's hand value, or

3. By the dealer drawing a hand value that goes over 21

How do find a hand's value?

Hand's value is the sum of the card values.

1. Values of cards from two to ten is the same as their PIP Face value i.e., two will have a value of 2, six will have a value of 6 and so on.

2. Face cards (King, Queen and Jack) each have a value of 10.

3. Aces can have a value of either 1 or 11 depending on what value helps the hand, the most (to make a sum of 21 or nearer to 21)

Gameplay

1. Player places a bet (if the wallet balance is low, player can add the money and continue to place bets)

2. Cards are dealt

3. Players decides on how to play next.

Following are the 5 ways by which a player can bet in a given round player can play next

1. Stand - If the first two cards are have acceptable total (to player), player can choose to "Stand" and the dealer will move on to deal his cards play their hand.

2. Hit - If player would like more cards to improve the hand total, dealer will deal more cards, one at a time, until the player is either "Bust" (hand value total goes over 21) or the player choose to "Stand". There is no limit on the number of cards a player can choose to take (other than going over a total of 21 Until the total doesn't exceed 21).

3. Double Down - If player has a hand total that is advantageous but needs to take only one additional card, they can choose to double their initial wager (stake amount) and the dealer will deal only 1 additional card.

4. Split – This option appears only when the player is dealt with a pair that has equal value. By selecting "Split", player can put a second wager (second bet) and the dealer will split the two cards. Now each card will become the first card of the two new hands formed by "Split". This also applies to face cards (as all the face cards hold a similar value i.e., of 10). A player can split up to a maximum of 3 times, thereby have a maximum of 4 split hands.

5. Surrender - If the player does not like the initial hand's value, they have the option of giving it up in exchange for half their original bet amount. In this case, player will get their half stake amount back.

When does the dealer play?

Dealer will play their hand only when the player choses to "Stand". The dealer will first flip over their "hole card" (the face down card). On having a hand total of 17 (including a "Soft 17") or higher, dealer will automatically stand. If the dealer has a hand total of 16 or lower, they will take additional cards until their hand value is higher than that of the player or the dealer goes "bust". "Double Down", "Split" and "Surrender", are not available to the dealer. Dealer does not have any choice on how to play their hand unlike players.

"Soft 17"- this happens when the dealer has an Ace and a six (due to the flexible value of an Ace)

Payout

1. In case of a Blackjack (hand value of 21 on the first two cards), payout will be 3 to 2

2. In case of a player having a hand value higher at the end of the round, payout will be 2 times of the stake

3. In case of a "PUSH" (when the player and the dealer have same hand's value), payout will be 1 times of the stake

4. If the dealer has a higher hand (including a Blackjack), they will sweep the player's bet and the round is lost

What is Insurance?

Insurance is a side bet offered when the dealer has an Ace as an up-card. This is offered before anyone plays their hand. Insurance amount will always be half the original stake amount. In case if the dealer gets a Blackjack, payout on insurance will 2 to 1 (i.e., 3X of the Insurance amount). Simply put, player is betting on whether or not the dealer has a Blackjack.

ONE TAP BET:

Turning on One-Tap Bet will stop bet confirmations from appearing.

Side Notes

1. Deck is refreshed after each hand is played. Game play uses 2 decks

2. Player can choose "Split" for a maximum of 3 times resulting in 4 hands. Aces can be split only once. After the Ace is Split, player will only get one extra card.

3. Surrender will show up only when the first 2 cards are dealt. Surrender disappears if the player decides to Insure or Double Down. In case of Split, player can surrender the split hand (with 2 cards).

4. Insurance and Surrender options will disappear when the player choses to Double Down

5. After insurance, player can still choose to Double Down. In that case, the bet as well as insured amount will get doubled.

6. Insurance amount is always half of the bet amount and pays 2:1 so that the total bet amount is insured for the player in case the dealer hits a Blackjack

FREE BET GIFTS

1. You can check the Free Bet Gifts available for you by clicking on the Gift icon on the screen. If you do not have any Free Bet Gifts available, the Gift icon will not be shown.

2. You can choose to use the full gift amount or the partial gift amount for your bet.

3. You cannot place a bet using real money along with Free Bet Gift. You can only use one of the two to place bet.

Note that a blackjack (a total of 21 with just two cards—i.e., an ace and a ten) always beats a 21 with three or more cards. This applies both to you and the dealer. (The dealer takes care of this for you: if you get blackjack, your wager is paid off immediately; if the dealer gets blackjack, he will reveal it before any players have a chance to act.) If both you and the dealer have blackjack, the hand is a push.

RTP 99.75% calculated over 100,000 simulation