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ONLINE BLACKJACK |
Online blackjack games and sports betting are availble at Bet my Line Sports. You may also use our professional
call center for sports betting. Our blackjack games are Flash powered,
meaning there is no download to play. If you have any questions please
call 1-800-429-5153 or use our convienent Live Help option. Bet my Line
Sports has offered online black jack since 1998.
Blackjack Description:
The object of blackjack is that you want to have a hand value that
is closer to 21 than that of the dealer, without going over 21. Your
hand is strictly played out against the hand of the dealer.
How to play blackjack
Both dealer and players are dealt two cards. Player cards are dealt face up and one dealer card is dealt face
up. Two cards totaling 21 is a blackjack. The combination can be any Ace with any card with a value of 10.
Blackjack Deck
The deck of cards can consist of any number of decks from 1 to 8. The mumber of decks effects the odds of the
house slightly. The more decks the better the odds for the house. The casino lobby indicates the number of
decks used in each game.
Cards Value
In blackjack, the cards are valued as follows: An Ace can count as either 1 or 11. The cards from 2 through
9 are valued as indicated. The 10, Jack, Queen, and King are valued at 10.
The Players Hand
After the cards are dealt the player must play his/her hand first. The player hand has several options that
may vary at different tables. These options are indicated in the casino lobby when choosing a game.
STAND- The player chooses this if he/she wishes to
stand with the cards they have.
HIT- The dealer gives the player another card.
BUST- Player total goest over 21 and the hand is
automatically a loser.
DOUBLE- Player can choose to take only one hit and
double the amount of his/her bet. This option may vary in how it is
offered. Some tables allow double on any two cards and some allow
it only one a combination that equals 9,10 or 11. These options are
indicated in our casino lobby. Some tables may even offer a late double
that can be played after the player already has 3 cards. The double
option, if played correctly can be very beneficial for the black jack
player.
SPLIT- If the player has two cards of equal value,
he/she can choose to split the cards into two hands by doubling the
amount of the bet. In this case blackjack is not recognized. Some
tables allow players to split multiple time. As with double, if played
correctly split can increase player odds significantly.
Some games will not allow to resplit Aces and a lot of games will not allow to hit after splitting Aces.
Games that allow you to resplit aces and hit after splitting aces are a big advantage for the player.
INSURANCE- If the dealer's face up card is an Ace
players have the option to purchase Insurance. Insurance in blackjack
generally payes 2:1 and is indicated on the table. Insurance is like
a side bet on whether the dealer has blackjack or not. If the dealer
has blackjack the insurance be is a winner.
EVEN MONEY- Even Money is sometimes used when a player
is dealt a blackjack and the dealer has a face up Ace. The player
can take an Even Money payout of 1:1 instead of the usual 1.5:1 and
avoid the risk of the dealer having a blackjack which would result
in a push.
SURRENDER- If the player is unsatisfied with the
first 2 cards and feels the dealer has a much better chance then the
player can surrender and only lose half the bet amount. Surrender
is generally a house favorable option.
PUSH- Push is when a player equals the total the
dealer has. The player receives his/her bet amount back.
MIN/MAX BET- Min Bet: displays the minimum bet amount
required to play a hand. Max bet: displays the maximum bet amount
allowed to play a hand.
MULTI-HANDS- Some black jack games allow a player
to play multiple hands in the same game. A player can play either
one, two or three hands simultaneously, depending on the game. These
options are indicated in the casino lobby when choosing a game.
STORED GAMES- In the event the player looses it's
internet connection or closes his/her browser window, the game in
progress will be stored intact and will have his/her game in progress
available the next time the game is opened.
THE DEALERS HAND
Dealer 1- Dealer stands on soft 17 and hits on 16.
Soft is any combination of the dealer reaching the sum of 17 counting
the Ace as an 11. The dealer must take a hit on any sum lower than
a 17.
Dealer 2- Similar to option 1 except dealer hits
soft 17 and stands on soft 18 or higher. Therefore if the dealer has
a 6 and an Ace, the dealer would take a hit here. In option 1 the
dealer would not. Option slightly increases house odds.
STRATEGY- Blackjack is a very strategic game. The
player has several choices tha can make the house odds the lowest
in the casino. For starters, pick a table from our lobby that best
suits your game. For the basic strategy most commonly used, click
player card in the game menu. With this strategy the player can make
the best decsions on how to play the hand, however the player still
needs a keen eye for when to press up the bet and when to back down.
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