Here at NetBet online casino UK, we have games suitable for all of our players. Blackjack is one of the top games you can play in our casino, with hundreds of classic and exotic variants on offer. Playing blackjack online is just as fun as playing in a land-based casino, especially with the top live blackjack games. Check out our guide to the game’s rules you need to learn before you take flight at NetBet casino.
How to Play Online Blackjack?
Blackjack is one of the most popular and at the same time easiest games to play. By easy, we’re talking about the learning curve. Mastering online blackjack will take time, but thanks to the simple controls and the straightforward rules, you shouldn’t have any trouble with the game initially. The main thing to keep in mind is the game’s goal – hitting a count of 21 before the dealer does.
The action begins with you placing a bet. This is the bet you place on the hand you’ll be dealt. In RNG online blackjack variants, the dealing is done automatically. As soon as you place a bet, two cards will be dealt to each position – dealer and player. From there, you’ll be presented with a few new options such as Stand, Hit, Double Down or Split. Only Stand and Hit are mainstays – the other options depend on the variant.
If you choose to Stand, you’re satisfied with your two-card hand. Should you choose to Hit, you’ll be asking for an extra card that may take you closer to a count of 21. Doubling Down means you’re confident your hand will win, while Split allows you to split one hand into two under special rules.
An Overview of Online Blackjack’s Rules
Blackjack’s goal is to reach a hand value of 21 before the dealer. This pays 1:1, while a blackjack – a straight hand value of 21 on your first two cards – pays 2:2. There’s also an Insurance bet which pays 2:1 that’s only available if the dealer’s up card is an Ace. With it, you’re protecting yourself against a dealer blackjack.
The action is simple. If you’re closer to a hand value of 21 (or right on 21) than the dealer, you win the round when the hands compare. If you’re not, you go bust and the dealer wins. Most blackjack games use the Soft 17 rule which involves the action the dealer takes on counts of 17 or under.
Soft 17 Rule
The Soft 17 rule can make or break a blackjack variant. This is usually written on the table so you know which dealer rule is in effect. With the Soft 17 rule, the dealer must draw on 16 or under or stand on 17 and over. The dealer’s first Ace counts as 11 unless it’s a bust, while all other aces count as 1.
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