Bonus Blackjack is played with two standard decks of 52 playing cards that are shuffled before each game.
You can qualify for Bonus Payouts if you place a Bonus side bet.
The aim is to beat the Dealer's hand by either getting a higher value hand, without exceeding 21, or by the Dealer's hand going bust. In Bonus Blackjack, you can only play one hand at a time.
To play a game of Bonus Blackjack, do the following:
Click the Chip Selector Increase (+) and Decrease (-) buttons to select the chip size you want to bet.
Left-click the center betting circle in the play area to select the number of chips you want to bet.
Note:
To increase your bet, do the following:
Left-click the bet you want to increase. The chip pile increases by one chip.
To reduce or remove a bet, do the following:
Right-click the bet you want to reduce or remove. The chip pile decreases by one chip.
Click the Deal button. A hand of two cards is dealt to you. The Dealer is dealt two cards, one card face-up and one card face-down.
Depending on the cards you are dealt and the game Rules, different play options are available. You can perform more than one option, or repeat one option, depending on the stage of the game. The play options are:
Hit
Click the Hit button. You are dealt one card.
Example:
If you have a hand under the value of 21 and want another card, use the Hit option. The Dealer deals you another card from the deck.
Stand
Click the Stand button. This ends the play of this hand.
Example:
If you think you have a good enough hand, use the Stand option. You do not receive more cards.
Split
Click the Split button. Your hand is divided into two separate hands and a new card is dealt to each hand. You can Split a maximum number of 3 times per game. This equals 4 hands.
Note:
This rule excludes Aces. Aces are only Split once.
Example:
If you are dealt two cards with the same Denomination or Value, such as a Queen and a Ten, or two Fours, you can use the Split option. You split the cards into two separate hands.
Double Down
Click the Double button. A side bet equal to your original bet is placed on the table. You are dealt one card and your hand automatically stands.
Example:
If you have a hand that you think can beat the Dealer’s hand, you can double your bet by using the Double Down option. You can double on any two cards, except a Blackjack. A side bet is placed that your hand will beat the Dealer’s hand. Only one more card is dealt.
Take Insurance
Click the Insurance button. An Insurance bet, equal to half your original bet, is placed on the table.
Example:
If the Dealer’s face-up card is an Ace, you are given the option to take Insurance. You take Insurance against the Dealer getting a Blackjack. An Insurance bet is placed on the table.
Note:
If a button is gray, that option is not available according to the game Rules.
For more information on these options and other Bonus Blackjack terms, see the Terms section.
Once you have completed your betting options, your hand and the Dealer’s hands are compared. The hand with the highest value wins and the winnings are paid.
Terms
21
This is when the value of the cards dealt equal 21, but is not a Blackjack. For example, a Nine of Spades, a Four of Diamonds and an Eight of Clubs equals 21.
Note:
Blackjack always beats a hand with a value of 21.
Advanced Blackjack Strategy Table
This table is used during AutoPlay. It enables you to define your own game strategy, or use the default strategy. The default strategy is designed to benefit the Player.
Blackjack
This is when your hand contains an Ace and a card with a value of 10. It is the strongest hand, and automatically Stands. It cannot be beaten, only matched.
Bust
If your hand value exceeds 21, your hand is bust. The hand is over and you lose your bet.
Denomination
The face value on the cards, Ace, King, Queen, Jack and from 2 to 10.
Note:
A Jack, Queen or King have the value of 10, and the Ace has the value of either 1 or 11.
Double Down
This is a side bet that your hand will beat the Dealer’s with only one more card drawn. You can Double Down on any combination. You are dealt one card and your hand automatically stands. Doubling costs the same as your original bet. If you win you are paid double your total bet. This win amount is equal to four times your original bet.
Hit
This is when you request another card from the shoe because your hand is not strong enough to beat the Dealer’s hand. You are dealt one card.
Hole Card
The Dealer is dealt two cards, one face-up and one face-down. The face-down card is called the Hole Card.
Insurance
This is a side bet against the possibility of the Dealer getting Blackjack. You can take Insurance if the Dealer’s first card is an Ace. Insurance costs half your original bet.
Push
This is when your hand and the Dealer’s hand tie. You are paid your original bet.
Split
You can split two cards with the same Denomination or Value, such as a Queen and a Ten, or two Fours. Your hand is divided into two separate hands and a bet equal to your original bet is placed on the second hand. Therefore, your bet is doubled. A new card is dealt to each hand and you play these hands as normal.
Note:
You can Split a maximum number of 3 times. This equals 4 hands. This rule excludes Aces. Aces are only Split once.
Stand
This is when you are satisfied with the value of your hand and do not want to draw any more cards. This ends the play of your hand. The Dealer plays their hand and both hands are compared.
Value
Value refers to the numerical value of a card. Jack, Queen and King have the value of 10. The Ace card has a value of either 1 or 11.
