Jackpot Palace Online Casino

In blackjack, each player competes only against the dealer (i.e. the bank), not against other players. Your goal as the player is to draw cards (i.e. "hit") until your hand adds up to 21, or comes as close as possible without exceeding 21. If your first two cards total 21, you have blackjack.

If the total value of your cards is closer to 21 than the dealer’s, you win as much as you have wagered. If you have blackjack, you win 3 to 2 times your bet (assuming the dealer does not also have blackjack). Aces count as either 1 or 11, face cards as 10, and remaining cards according to their numeric values.

If the total of your cards exceeds 21, you "bust" and lose your wager. If you have the same card total as the dealer, from 17 and up, no one wins and you get your stake back in a "push." Blackjack beats a score of 21.

The Blackjack game at Jackpot Palace Casino uses six decks of cards, which are shuffled after each round. The game follows standard "Las Vegas Strip" rules with the following exceptions:

If your first two cards are of the same value, you may split them into two separate hands, placing a second wager of equal value. You then proceed to draw cards as usual. However, if you split two aces, you get only one additional card for each hand. If you split two aces and one of your hands totals 21, this is not considered blackjack, but 21. You cannot split a split hand.

When you have been dealt two cards, and believe that a third card may give you a position to beat the dealer’s hand, you can "double down." Your wager is doubled, and you are allowed to hit and receive just one additional card.

Insurance is a game of its own within blackjack, and gives you the chance to protect yourself when you believe that the dealer may have blackjack. If the dealer’s first card is an ace, and if you believe that the dealer’s hole card is of value 10, you may buy insurance against dealer blackjack at the price of half your initial bet. If the dealer does have blackjack, the insurance pays 2 to 1, corresponding to the amount of your initial bet. If you have bought insurance, and the dealer does not have blackjack, you lose your insurance. Your initial bet is then settled by comparing your cards with the dealer’s. Should you and the dealer both have blackjack, the game results in a push.

The dealer must draw cards until he has at least 17, and must stand at 17 or higher. If the dealer gets 16, he must take another card. The dealer may not decide whether or not to draw a card based on your hand, but must abide by existing dealer rules. On the other hand, your player strategy should be guided by two factors:

In the "Tips" section, you will find some general advice for beginners on basic blackjack strategy.

If the dealer’s open card is:	Split:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7	2s, 3s, 8s, and aces
8, 9, 10, or ace	8s and aces

If your first two cards total:	Double if the dealer's open card is:
11	Anything except an ace
10	Anything except a 10 or an ace
9	2 to 8
7 or 8	3 to 6

This text is to provide the inexperienced player with a few suggestions about when to stand, hit, split, or double. The most important tip is to play consistently. Sticking to basic strategy may lead to losing the hand, but may eventually win you more money. Good Luck!

Start by pressing the JOIN button within the game. When playing alone, a player can play a maximum number of three hands. Next, use your left mouse button to click on the value of the chip you wish to bet. The wagered chip will appear in the betting box on the blackjack table. The player can regret a wagered chip before the game begins by clicking on the wagered chip with the right mouse button to remove it.

	Pays:
Winning Hand	1 to 1
Insurance	2 to 1
Blackjack	3 to 2