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Blackjack Rules

Play with two standard decks, enjoy classic 3:2 blackjack payouts, and compete for a place on the leaderboard. Here's how table rules, betting, player actions, payouts, and leaderboard rankings work.

1. Quick Rules Overview

RuleDescription
DecksTwo standard decks (104 cards)
Dealer on soft 17Stands
Minimum bet5 chips
Maximum bet2,000,000 chips
Maximum player handsTwo
Blackjack payout3:2 profit
Double downAny eligible two-card hand
Double after splitAllowed
SplittingIdentical ranks only
ResplittingNot allowed
Split AcesOne additional card each
InsuranceOffered when the dealer shows an Ace
SurrenderNot available
Even moneyNot available

2. Card Values and Blackjack

Card values are as follows:

A hand exceeding 21 busts and loses.

Natural Blackjack

A natural blackjack consists of exactly two cards: an Ace and a ten-value card. The hand must not have been split. A natural blackjack pays 3:2 profit.

A 21 made with three or more cards, or with a split hand, is an ordinary 21 and does not receive the blackjack payout. For example:

3. Betting

Your initial bet is deducted from your chip balance when a round begins. All initial bets must:

Additional bets may be required when doubling down, splitting, or taking insurance. These actions are available only when you have enough chips to cover the additional wager.

Only one unfinished round is permitted at a time.

4. Player Actions

The actions available to you depend on your current hand and the state of the round.

Hit

Take another card. You can hit while your hand is below 21, provided it is your turn and the hand is not a split-Aces hand.

Stand

Keep your current total and end your hand. If you have another split hand to play, your turn moves to that hand. Otherwise, the dealer's turn begins.

Double Down

Double your current hand bet, receive exactly one additional card, and automatically stand. You can double when:

You can double on any eligible two-card total, not just 9, 10 or 11. Doubling after splitting is allowed on either eligible split hand.

Split

Split your initial two cards into two separate hands by placing an additional bet equal to the original hand bet. Splitting is allowed when:

Only one split is allowed, giving you a maximum of two player hands. One additional card is dealt to each new hand. Cards must have exactly the same rank, not merely the same value.

Split Aces

Each split Ace receives exactly one additional card. Both hands then automatically stand. You cannot hit, double, or manually stand on split Aces. An Ace paired with a ten-value card after splitting counts as an ordinary 21, not a blackjack.

Other Split Hands

Non-Ace split hands are played one at a time. Complete the first hand before playing the second. A total of 21 automatically ends the active hand. Each split hand is settled independently using its own bet.

5. Dealer Blackjack and Insurance

Dealer Blackjack Check

The dealer checks for blackjack when showing an Ace or a ten-value card.

If the dealer has blackjack, the cards are revealed and the round is settled immediately. If the dealer does not have blackjack, play continues unless your natural blackjack has already determined the outcome. If both you and the dealer have natural blackjack, the result is a push.

Insurance

Insurance is offered only when the dealer's face-up card is an Ace. The insurance bet is half your original hand bet. You can accept insurance if you have enough chips to cover it, or decline it regardless of your balance.

If the dealer has blackjack, insurance pays 2:1 profit, plus the returned insurance stake. Your total return is three times the insurance bet. Example:

If the dealer does not have blackjack, the insurance bet is lost. Even money is not available. If you have a natural blackjack against a dealer showing an Ace, you must still make the insurance decision before the round is resolved.

6. Dealer Play

After all player hands have finished, the dealer reveals the hidden card and completes their hand.

Examples: Soft 16 → Hit. Hard 16 → Hit. Soft 17 → Stand. Hard 17 → Stand. 18 or higher → Stand.

7. Payouts and Settlement

Your initial bet is deducted from your balance before play. The table below shows the total amount returned to your balance, including the original stake where applicable.

OutcomeTotal returnedNet profit or loss
Ordinary win2 × bet+1 × bet
Natural blackjack2.5 × bet+1.5 × bet
Push (tie)1 × betNo profit or loss
Loss or bust0−1 × bet

Because payouts can include half-chip amounts, a blackjack payout may return half a chip. Example: a 5-chip blackjack returns 12.5 chips in total, for a net profit of 7.5 chips.

How Hands Are Compared

Each hand is settled independently:

  1. A player bust loses.
  2. If the dealer busts, every non-busted player hand wins.
  3. Player blackjack versus dealer blackjack is a push.
  4. Player blackjack beats a dealer hand without blackjack.
  5. Dealer blackjack beats a player hand without blackjack.
  6. Otherwise, the higher total wins.
  7. Equal totals result in a push.

Each split hand is compared and settled using its own bet.

8. Leaving an Active Round

If you end your session while a round is still active, the round is settled as a loss before the session closes. Finish your round before leaving the game to avoid forfeiting your active hand.

9. Leaderboard Rules

Compete against other players based on your blackjack winnings over the last 30 days.

Rolling 30-Day Period

Only completed hands played during the last 30 days count towards your leaderboard score. The leaderboard uses a rolling 30-day period, not your lifetime hand count. As older hands leave the period, your score and player tier may change.

Player Tiers

Your tier is determined by the number of completed hands played during the last 30 days.

TierCompleted hands
Rookie1–100
Pro101–1,000
High Roller1,001 or more

Scoring and Rankings

Rankings are based on the net payout from winning hands only. Your original stake is not included, and losing bets are not deducted. Scoring examples:

Additional leaderboard rules:

Your leaderboard total reflects the profit from qualifying winning hands, not the total amount returned to your balance or your overall net profit.

Good luck at the tables!

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