Blackjack by 100HP Gaming

The aim of Blackjack is to beat the dealer by getting closer to 21 without going over. Number cards are worth their face value, J, Q and K are worth 10, and an Ace counts as 1 or 11, whichever helps you more. Here's a step-by-step guide to playing Blackjack.

Step 1: Set your bet value

Enter your bet anywhere from $0.10 to $150, or use the /2 and x2 buttons, then press Bet.

Step 2: Check your cards

You and the dealer are each dealt two cards. Both of yours are face up, while one of the dealer's stays face down. If the dealer shows an Ace, you'll be offered Insurance, or Even Money if you already have a Blackjack.

Step 3: Play your hand

Choose one of these actions:

• Hit: Take another card.
• Stand: Keep your total. Only available once your hand is worth more than 11.
• Double: Double your bet and take exactly one more card. Only available on a total of 9 or more.
• Split: Split two cards of the same value, such as 7 and 7 or 10 and K, into two hands for an extra bet.

Step 4: The dealer plays

The dealer reveals the hidden card and draws until reaching 17 or more. Your hand is then settled and the decks are reshuffled for the next round.

Blackjack Paytable

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The theoretical Return to Player (RTP) is 99.49% when you play with optimal strategy, and the maximum multiplier is ×2.5, for a natural Blackjack paid at 3:2. A single round pays out no more than $10,000.

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Below are the key game features of Blackjack:

• Six decks: 312 cards, reshuffled after every round.
• Dealer stands on 17: The dealer hits on 16 or below and stands on any 17 or more.
• Split on value: Any two cards worth the same can be split, so 10 and K count as a pair. Split Aces get one card each, can't be doubled, and a 21 after splitting isn't a Blackjack.
• Insurance and Even Money: Protect your hand when the dealer shows an Ace. Insurance costs half your bet and pays 2:1.
• Live, My and Top: Follow live bets, your own history and the biggest wins.
• Provably Fair: Every deal can be checked against its hash after the round.

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Blackjack has a responsive design that works on mobile, tablet and desktop. No download needed, simply launch the game from your browser and play.

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Most of what you'd want from online blackjack is here. Six decks, a dealer who stands on 17, 3:2 for a natural and a 99.49% RTP for anyone who plays by the book. The table is uncluttered, the payouts are printed on the felt, and a round takes seconds.

Two house rules are unusual, though neither costs a careful player much. You can't stand on 11 or below, which basic strategy never does anyway, and you can't double on 8 or less, where doubling is rarely the right call. Splitting is more generous than usual, because any two ten-value cards count as a pair, though splitting tens is a move basic strategy tells you to avoid anyway.

There's also a quieter detail in the rules: any 21 that isn't a Blackjack loses outright to a dealer Blackjack. That's standard at most tables, but it's worth knowing before you count a hard-earned 21 as safe. If you want fast, single-hand blackjack with a strong RTP and no distractions, this does the job well.