How to Play UK Blackjack (Playtech)
UK Blackjack is an online blackjack form Playtech with the rules that are almost similar to those that are adopted in European countries but with bonus payouts. It is played using six standard 52-card decks that are shuffled before each deal.
The aim of the game remains unchanged. It is necessary to collect more points compared to the dealer without exceeding twenty-one or to win if he busts.
UK Blackjack is available in two versions at EuroGrand Casino: single-hand and five-hand. Customers can wager from one cent to three hundred dollars.
UK Blackjack has the following rules:
- Initially the croupier deals only one upcard.
- The dealer hits on a 16 and stands on a 17.
- It is allowed to split (except for fours, fives and any ten-value cards) till the formation of four hands.
- It is possible to split aces once. One card is dealt to each of them.
- An ace and a ten on a box after a split are not considered to be blackjack.
- It is allowed to double on a hard nine, ten or eleven.
- There is no surrender.
- There is insurance against dealer's blackjack that is offered in case of a face up ace.
UK Blackjack has standard rules:
- Ordinary hand - 1:1
- Blackjack- 3:2
- Insurance - 2:1
Boxes with 21 are supposed to be complete.