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Clearing The Wagering Requirements With Blackjack

Wait a minute, it’s possible to clear those annoying casino Wagering Requirements (WR) by playing Blackjack instead of some random slots?

The answer is yes, but casinos usually offer lower percentages on Blackjack winnings. Therefore, to meet the WR you need to win quite a bit more than you would on a slot.

The good news is that Blackjack has the best odds of any casino game, so you are more likely to win. This neatly explains why casinos don’t give Blackjack the same WR percentages – those crafty fudgers…

Blackjack Game Odds

Understanding the odds is a major factor in becoming a successful player at blackjack. Blackjack is one of the only casino games that is beatable, meaning that by acquiring the right skills, players can swing the advantage into their favor.

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How to win at online blackjack?

When playing live blackjack online, you win when your hand totals more than the dealer’s but doesn’t exceed 21 – otherwise you’ll go ‘bust’. If the dealer exceeds this total and goes bust while your cards are equal to or lower than 21, you win.

Blackjack Switch Rules

As in any other blackjack game, your goal when playing Blackjack Switch is to get a higher hand than the dealer’s without going over 21, i.e. without going ‘bust’. As I already mentioned, the online version of the game is offered exclusively by Playtech and is played with 6 standard decks. The table layout featrues two betting boxes, as opposed to one, because of the fact that every game the player is dealt two hands. There’s also an additional betting box for the side bet ‘Super Match’ which we’ll discuss a little bit further down the page.

The game begins after you’ve placed your bets. Note that if you place for example a £1 bet on the first hand, another £1 will be automatically placed on the second hand. Once you’ve selected the amount you want to bet, press the ‘deal’ button. You’ll receive two pairs of cards facing up, while the dealer will receive one upcard and one card facing down. Then you’ll be able to choose between the following options: switch, hit (ask for another card), stand (accept your hand as it is), double (double the bet amount and get one and only one more card) or split in case you have a pair.

Another option available in blackjack switch is to take ‘insurance’ if the dealer’s upcard is an ace. After you’ve decided whether to pay the additional bet, the dealer will peek for blackjack and if they have one, you automatically loose the hand. If they have a blackjack and you’ve accepted the insurance though, you’ll get the value of your initial bet back. The dealer also peeks for blackjack if they have a 10-valued card, but in that case no insurance is offered.

When your turn to play is finished, i.e. you’ve pressed ‘stand’ or busted for both hands, it’s the dealer’s turn. As opposed to the player, the dealer doesn’t have the option to choose but rather acts on specific rules. They have to ‘hit’ until they get a hand valued at least 17 and then stand. As opposed to most blackjack variations, the dealer does have to hit a soft 17 (A and 6), i.e. a hand that can be counted as 7 or 17. Another specific rule in Blackjack Switch is that a dealer 22 hand is not a bust but a push (both parties receive back their bets) except against a natural blackjack, in which case the player wins. Otherwise, the hand with the higher count wins.

Mr Play

Is achieved when first two cards total 21. Blackjack beats a score of 21 consisting of 3 or more cards.

The cards

In a game of blackjack, players are dealt two cards to begin with and the dealer gets one card – all cards are placed on the layout face-up. All the cards in the game are valued at face value with the exception of picture cards, which are all valued at 10, and the Ace, which is valued at 1 or 11.

Doubling Down for Less

In some gambling establishments, blackjack players are permitted to double down for less than their initial bet. For example, if you wager $20 on a hand suitable for doubling down, you can double for an amount smaller than $20, like $15 or $10. It is typical for some conservative or underbanked players to take advantage of this rule variation.

Should you do it, though? No, doubling down for less is not a good idea. This decision is contrary to what doubling is all about. Players can maximize their profits only by reaching deeper into their pockets and increasing their double down bets to the full permissible amount at the table.

Let’s consider the following situation to better demonstrate how stupid doubling for less than your original bet really is. Suppose you post a $10 bet and are dealt a nice starting total of 11 against the dealer’s Queen, which, as you know, is assigned a value of 10 like all other face cards. You have several options here, excluding standing since not drawing more cards on your 11 is contrary to all logic.

You can hit your hand, double down for the full amount of your bet or double down for less. Hitting a starting total of 11 against a dealer 10 results in a win around 56% of the time. Therefore, your average expectations with a total of 11 are to win roughly 56 out of every 100 hands, ties excluded. With a $10 bet, this accounts for overall profits of $560, overall losses of $440, and net profits of $120 over the course of a hundred hands.

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Doubling Down for Less Additional TipsWhen you double down on a two-card 11 against a dealer 10, your win ratio slightly drops down. You are allowed only one extra card and would sometimes end up drawing small cards like 2 or 3 that get you stuck with a low total against the dealer’s powerful face card. This peculiarity of the game causes your win ratio over the course of a hundred hands to decrease to 54%, which accounts for a 2% difference.

You may think “How is doubling down more profitable in this situation when I end up winning fewer hands this way?!”. If you double for the full amount, which is $20 (2x$10) in this case and win 54 out of every 100 hands on average, you shall generate overall profits of $1,080 and incur total losses of $920.

You still end up with $160 in net profits over the course of every hundred hands on average. As you can see, doubling on your 11 against the dealer’s 10 gives you more value over the long term when compared to merely hitting, where you only win $120 over a hundred hands.

Let’s see what happens when you take the conservative approach and double down for less than your initial $10 bet, say $2.50. Your average win-to-loss ratio, not counting pushes, is the same per every hundred hands played, or 54 to 46. If you double for $2.50 only and win 54 out of every hundred hands, you generate overall winnings of $675 as opposed to the $575 you lose on average. This accounts for average net winnings of $100.

As you can see, doubling down for less is the worst of the three options you have profit-wise. So remember never to double down for less when playing regular blackjack – this is a profitable course of action only for blackjack tournament players.

What is a responsible gambler?

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
• Gamcare-  www.gamcare.org.uk
• Gamble Aware - www.begambleaware.org

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What do the different moves mean?

Hit - When you hit, you will be dealt another card. Input the card you've been dealt into the calculator to find out the next move.

Stand - By standing you will receive no further cards and you're done with the hand.

Split - By splitting, your two cards will be split into 2 separate hands. Click Deal Again on the Strategy Calculator and then calculate each of your new hands individually as separate hands.

You can then start again with your two new hands you have after splitting.

Double - By doubling you will be dealt just one more card. You're then done with the hand. Sometimes you're given multiple options for your next move, this is because blackjack rules can differ. Always select the first move (in this example below this is double) if you're allowed to, if not then choose the second option.

Bust - If you get over 21 the calculator will tell you that you're bust and the hand is over.

Insurance - Whenever the dealer has an Ace (A) you may be offered insurance. Always say NO to this.

WHICH LAND-BASED CASINOS OFFER BLACKJACK SWITCH?

You can find a list of U.S. casinos that offer Blackjack Switch at www.blackjackswitch.com. Many more casinos are planning to offer this game. Check with your local casino if they plan to offer it and when.

European Crypto Blackjack

The next best variant is the European type. It was one of the first primary variations on the simple but enticing casino game. This variant is so popular that you would hardly find a casino without it.

This version uses 52-card decks, which invariably leads to an increase in the house edge. However, dealers will only stand on soft 17, presenting favourable gameplay to the players.

While there are restrictions on the dealer, the game does not let off the players effortlessly. Consequently, you can only double down if your initial hand is 11, 10, or 9.

Achieve a blackjack simultaneously as the dealer, and the game declares a tie, or “push,” and refunds your bet. Notwithstanding, the payout odds remain 3:2.

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Signature Live Blackjack Game Overview 

The chip sizes available in Signature Live Blackjack range from £1 to £500.

How to Play Signature Live Blackjack

Signature Live Blackjack uses eight regular decks of 52 cards.

The cards are valued as below:

• Numbered cards 2-10 - worth their face value
• Jack, Queen, King - worth ten
• Ace - one or 11 (whichever benefits the hand more)

Each player receives one card face-up at the end of the betting time.

Blackjack

You win Blackjack if your initial hand is worth exactly 21!

Achieving Blackjack will award 1.5x your initial bet.

Insurance

Insurance can be bought if the dealer's up-card is an Ace.

Buying insurance lets you protect yourself against the risk of the dealer having Blackjack, even if you have Blackjack.

Insurance costs 0.5x your main bet - both bets are settled individually.

Insurance pays out at 2:1 if the dealer has Blackjack.

If the dealer has Blackjack and you do not, they will win.

The game continues to play if the dealer does not have Blackjack.

In the event of both you and the dealer achieving Blackjack, a 'push' will be declared and your stake will be refunded.

Double Down

Once you have received your first two cards, you can choose to 'Double Down' which will add one more card to your hand.

Choosing to 'Double Down' will also double your stake.

This option is not possible if your hand has been split.

Hit 

Choosing 'Hit' will add another card to your hand.

You can continue to 'Hit' until your hand value exceeds 21.

Stand

Opting to 'Stand' signals that you are happy with the value of your current hand so no further cards are added.

Split

If your initial two cards are both equal in value, then you can choose to 'Split' them into two hands.

A separate bet is placed on each hand that equals the same as your first bet.

Another card is dealt to each hand so that they both contain two cards.

Unless the initial hand was a pair of Aces, you can choose to 'Hit' on both hands.

A hand can only be 'Split' once.

Outcome

Exceeding 21 in a hand will result in a bust.

Once all players have revealed their hands, the dealer will reveal their second card.

At this point, the dealer will have to 'Hit' if their hand equals 16 or less.

If their hand equals a soft 17 or more, they will have to 'Stand'.

To win Signature Live Blackjack, your hand will need to be closer to 21 than the dealer's or the dealer's hand needs to bust.

A Blackjack hand is worth more than a hand of 21 that is formed of three or more cards.

Blackjack is also worth more than a hand of 21 that was originally a 'Split' pair.

Side Bets

There are several side bets available in Signature Live Blackjack.

Each side bet placed is combined with your main bet.

Perfect Pairs

It is possible to place this side bet if your first two cards are a pair.

There are three types of Perfect Pairs: