Live Blackjack at Jackpot City Casino
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For card game enthusiasts, nothing beats the fun and fast-paced action of Blackjack. Also known as 21 or Pontoon, this classic game has been enthralling Irish casino goers for decades. If you want the most immersive and realistic gaming experience possible, then Live Blackjack is the way to go.
Powered by Evolution Gaming, Live Blackjack brings you face to face with real dealers who conduct the game from a professional studio using real cards on a real table. The action is then beamed straight to you via live video stream.
The Live casino experience is much like being in a land-based casino and standing right there at the table. The only difference is that you can play at home or on the go, whenever the mood strikes. You can enjoy Live games such as Live blackjack, Live Roulette, Live baccarat and so much more.
Live Blackjack Nuts ‘n Bolts
The studio is rigged up with multiple cameras that provide a live feed of everything the dealer is doing and saying. While one camera is focused on the dealer, another zooms in on the cards being dealt. Online casino players can also use the in-game chat facility to send message to the dealer as well as the other players around the table.
Being a live dealer game, there are certain restrictions to how many players can join the table. With most games, up to 7 players can join a table, however the Evolution Gaming does offer a Bet Behind feature where you can bet on players already seated at the table. Even once you have joined the game, you can use the bet behind feature to augment your online casino experience. Both high and low limit tables are available to cater for every type of player.
The Game Setup
Live Blackjack online is played in exactly the same way as the traditional version. Once you have joined the table, you can start betting as soon as the next round begins. At the start of each new round, the dealer will open the betting. The casino online software will display a countdown timer that gives you an indication of how much time you have left to place your bet.
To place your bet, simply move the virtual chips and place them in the highlighted betting area on the table. Once everyone around the table has placed their bets, the betting will close and the dealer will start the game.
The rules for the live game follow the standard International Blackjack rules. The dealer will start by dealing you two cards face up. He or she will then deal themselves two cards with one face up, the other face down.
Blackjack Betting Strategies
As with all Blackjack casino games, the aim is to beat the dealer by creating a point score of 21 or close to 21 without going over. The idea is to analyse your own hand and compare it with the dealer’s showing card. From there, you can work out if you need to take another card or stick with what you have. Once the first deal has been made, you have the option of Standing, Hitting, Splitting or Doubling Down.
Winning a Hand
If you are dealt 2 of the same valued cards, you can split your hand and play 2 hands concurrently. If you choose to double down, it means taking one extra card and doubling the bet. Once everyone has received their addition cards, stuck with their hand or gone bust, the dealer will flip over his or her down-facing card and determine the outcome of the game. If your point score is higher than the dealer’s you will win even money on your bet!
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