Live Blackjack
Live Blackjack is a game that while playing through the Internet, but to play it directly through video-streaming with Live Dealers in Blackjack table. The rules are the same as when playing Blackjack, the only difference is that you play with a live person. Cards are shuffled as cards remain in the feeder about 4 packages.
To play the game:
1. There may be a game round in progress at the moment you enter. Please wait until the current game round is finished. You can then place your bets.
2. Click on a chip of desired value to select it. Then click on the bet area on the Blackjack table to place your bet. Every click adds one chip to the bet. Click another chip to select it if you wish to increase the bet by some other amount. Right-clicking on the bet area removes one chip from the bet.
3. You have a limited amount of time from the moment a round is started to place a bet. Then the next round is dealt and if your hand wins, you receive your winnings. When finished placing your bets, click the 'Confirm' button.
4. You can skip a turn by simply not placing any bets on the table.
5. Wait for your turn, then use the 'Hit' , 'Stand', 'Double', 'Split' and 'Insurance' buttons as necessary.
6. You must make your move in a certain amount of time (see the ticker in the bottom right corner of the screen). If you do not make a selection, you will automatically stand.
7. If every player at the table busts, the round is over. The dealer's second card is not revealed and dealer does not draw additional cards.
8. Before the start of each round, one card will be drawn from the deck face down and “burned” (discarded).
Side Bets
A side bet is a wager you can make beyond the regular game bet. You can bet that your own first two cards or the dealer's first two cards form a pair. The following is a description of the available side bets:
• The Player's Perfect Pair side bet wins if the first two Player cards form a ‘Perfect Pair’, ‘Coloured Pair’, or a ‘Red/Black Pair’.
• The Dealer's Perfect Pair side bet wins if the first two Dealer cards form a ‘Perfect Pair’, ‘Coloured Pair’, or a ‘Red/Black Pair’.
• The Perfect Pair side bet wins according to the payout table if the first two Player or Dealer cards form a pair of the same suit, for example a pair of 4 of Diamonds.
• The Coloured Pair side bet wins according to the payout table if the first two Player or Dealer cards form a pair of the same colour but different suit, for example 4 of Diamonds and 4 of Hearts.
• The Red/Black Pair side bet wins according to the payout table if the first two Player or Dealer cards form a pair, but with different colours and suits, for example 4 of Diamonds and 4 of Spades.
• Both Player's Perfect Pair and Dealer's Perfect Pair side bets can be placed at the same time.
• Side bets cannot be placed without placing a regular bet.
Tip
You have the option to tip the dealer. To give a tip, place chips in the 'Tip' slot (same as placing a bet), and click 'Confirm' or 'Cancel'.
Game Window
The top half of the game window contains three panels:
In the centre is the video feed of the dealer. Click on the button in the top left corner of the panel to hide the video feed the video feed is stopped. Click the same button to show it again. In the top right corner of the panel is a connection strength indicator which shows the quality of the video feed. Click on the numbered buttons to switch between video feeds.
On the right and left of the video feed are panels for game information. At the top of the left panel you can see your bet and win amounts for the last round in which you played. You can see the name of the table and the dealer at the top of the right panel.
In the Chat tab, enter your message into the text field at the bottom of the panel and click Send. Your message will appear along with others in the middle of the panel. The Info tab shows the current server time and the game rounds unique ID number, plus the minimum and maximum total bet amounts.
Changing Seats
When you join a live game table, you are automatically assigned a seat. If you want to change to a different seat (and the seat is free), wait for the end of a round. Then, click the 'Change Seat' button. The bet areas of free seats will be highlighted. Click on a bet area to take that seat.
Buttons
The following is a list of the buttons available and the result on clicking them:
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Places the same bet as in the previous round and confirms it. |
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Clears the table of your bets. |
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Click here to confirm your bets - without confirmation, your bets don't count. |
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To double the bet, draw one card and stand. |
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Draws no more cards and ends your turn. |
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Protects your bet if you think the dealer may have Blackjack (see Blackjack Help for more info). |
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Shortcuts
If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking on the buttons on the screen:
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Clicks the button that is currently highlighted. |
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Places your previous bet (same as the 'Rebet' button). |
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Select a chip. Different number keys select different chips. The number of functioning keys depends on the chips allowed for the current player and can be subject to change. |
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Exit the game and go back to lobby. |
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Tabs between the buttons on the screen. |
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Disconnections
If you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while playing for Real Money, please re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the casino. You will be automatically directed to the non-live version of the game you were playing so you can finish the game round. Please note that only the cards that were on the table at the moment of disconnection are carried over to such a game round. In some cases the video stream may allow you to see dealer cards drawn or revealed after your disconnection. These cards are not carried over to the non-live game round. If you rejoin the table before the end of the round, you can continue playing. You will be given the normal amount of time to decide on your move.
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