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Play Online Blackjack at Prime Slots
Prime Slots has lots of top-quality online blackjack games. Our collection offers both animated versions of the game, and live ones that are played with real-life dealers. Online versions of blackjack and other table games are designed with immersive, realistic graphics and gameplay that sticks to the game’s traditional rules. Of course, many online blackjack games have unique features and twists to make them more exciting for players.
How To Play Blackjack Online and Game Rules
Blackjack is a card comparing game that’s played between you and a dealer. Your objective is to beat the dealer to 21 without going over 21 yourself. You and the dealer are both dealt two cards and if one player gets 21 straight away and the other doesn’t, that player wins. If neither player gets 21, both you and the dealer can do several things to your hand. You get to act first, then the dealer.
Actions you can do include hitting (adding another card to your hand), standing (keeping your hand as it is), doubling down (doubling your bet and receiving exactly one more card) and even splitting your hand in two. Once you’re done, it’s the dealer’s turn to act. If the dealer goes over 21, you win. If the dealer stands, both your hands are compared. Whoever has the hand that’s closest to 21 in value wins.
Live blackjack games have more rules than animated games. For example, you have a set amount of time to place your bets and there’s a cap on how many people can take part in each game.
Online Blackjack Terms You Need To Know
To help you get to know the game better, we’ve put together a guide to some of the most common blackjack terms. Have a read of these and you should get a better idea of how the game’s played and what actions you and the dealer can make.
Bust
Busting is where a hand goes over 21 in value. For example, if your hand is worth 15 but you draw a card and it’s worth 10, you bust because your hand is now worth 25.
Hit
This simply refers to the act of adding an extra card to your hand. It can help you get closer to 21, though it may end up pushing you over 21.
Double Down
If you decide to double down, you double your bet, accept one more card and then stand. Whatever the new card is, you have to stand (unless it makes you go bust).
Stand
Standing is where you decide not to add any more cards to your hand. Players usually stand when their hand is valued quite highly and the risk of adding another card is too great.
House Edge
This is a term that refers to roughly how much money the casino (or house) is expected to make from a game. It’s expressed as a percentage.
Side Bets
When you play blackjack online, there may be the option to place a side bet. This is an optional extra bet that pays out if a certain condition is met, for example if you draw certain cards.
Facts About Online Blackjack
Blackjack originated in France as Vingt-et-un (which means 21)
This early version of the game gradually evolved into the game that’s played today. It’s believed to have first been played around the beginning of the 18th century. It had the same objective of getting to 21, though there were some differences in the rules. For example, there were bets after every card was dealt.
Online blackjack use Random Number Generators
Random Number Generators, or RNGs, are important pieces of software. What they do is generate completely random numbers that are used to determine outcomes of online casino games. They ensure that games are fair and unbiased, and that everyone has the same chances of winning.
Online blackjack games are strictly regulated and audited for fairness
The vast majority of online casino games are regulated by reputable authorities and regularly audited to make sure they’re fair for everyone. Blackjack games are no different. They’re very safe to play and all players have the same chances of winning.
Blackjack is one of the world’s oldest gambling games
It dates back to the 16th century. It’s evolved a lot over the years and many different versions have come into existence, but the core rules of the game haven’t changed much.
The house edge in blackjack is around 1%
Blackjack has one of the lowest house edges of all casino games, which is partly why it’s such a popular game.
Experience Live Online Blackjack
Animated games of blackjack are popular and enjoyable. However, many players prefer live dealer blackjack. This is because live blackjack games offer a more immersive experience than animated games. If you decide to play one of these games, you get to watch a live stream of an actual, real-life blackjack game that’s being overseen by a dealer.
These games are usually filmed in specially built TV studios or even in land-based casinos. They use HD streaming to make you feel as if you’re actually there. When playing blackjack live, you’re able to communicate with the dealer and other players through a text-based messaging interface.
Online Live Blackjack FAQs
Can I play more than one blackjack seat?
Some games let you play more than one seat at a time. Each extra seat you play will cost you, but will give you an extra hand to play.
How many decks are there in online blackjack?
Most online blackjack games use eight decks of 52 cards. Some games, however, use fewer decks. Single deck blackjack, for example, uses just one.
Does live blackjack operate at certain hours?
Many live blackjack games are available to play every hour of the day. Some, however, are not. The casino should tell you what the availability hours for its live games are.
What are the advantages of playing more than one seat in blackjack?
The advantage of playing more than one seat is that you have more chances of winning. Also, you get to play more hands per round - ideal for players who haven’t got much time but want to play lots of hands.
Does the number of card decks affect the house edge?
Yes, the number of decks affects the house edge. The fewer decks there are, the lower the house edge.
Is it better to play at a table with empty seats or one that’s full?
Blackjack is played between you and the dealer, so it doesn’t really matter if the table has empty seats or not. Your own hand isn’t affected by the other players’ hands in any way.
