Free Blackjack Games

The blackjack game above is much like the traditional version of blackjack that you may be accustomed to. However, there are many different versions of blackjack available online. Some of these are single hand blackjack games and some offer the option to bet on multiple hands at once. Other differences that you will find is whether or not a dealer can hit on soft 17 (like when the dealer has Ace/6), when and how often you can split your cards, when you are allowed to double down and if and when you are allowed to surrender.

Other differences can include how many decks of cards are used and if all of the cards in a standard deck are available. For example, the blackjack game called Spanish 21 does not contain the four 10's in the deck. Other variations include being able to see both of the dealer's cards (called Double Exposure) and being able to win when you accumulate 5 total cards (called Pontoon). If you would like to play more free blackjack games, I would suggest going to flashblackjack.org

How to Play this Blackjack Game

You will start off with a balance of $999.00. Select the chip denomination that you would like to use. You can bet on up to 3 hands by clicking on the three betting areas closest to the center of the table. You will then see the option to Deal or Clear your bet.

Once you are dealt your cards you will have a couple of different options. The normal options are to Hit or Stand. In this game, you may Double Down at any time. This isn't the case at most casinos you will find. Usually, you will only be allowed to double down when the cards add up to 9, 10 or 11. You are only allowed to split when the two cards are the same.

In this game, the dealer will stay on soft 17 and will draw if the cards are less then 17. At most casinos, the dealer will have to hit on a soft 17. When someone says soft 17, they mean that you will not go bust because you have an Ace in your hand. If you receive a 10, then you will now have hard 17 and then have a chance to bust on the next card.

I'm fairly confident that most people know how to take it from there. If you receive a blackjack, you
will be paid 3 to 2 on your bet. The dealer will always check for a blackjack when a 10 or face card is showing.

You will be given the option to take insurance if the dealer shows an Ace. If you take insurance, you must put a bet equal to half of your original bet on the table to protect your original bet from the possibility of a blackjack. Insurance pays 2 to 1, so if the dealer has a blackjack, you will win back your original bet and break even.

If you bust, the dealer will not show his cards. The cards will automatically be removed from the table and you will then be allowed to make another bet.

Basic Blackjack Strategy

Instead of telling you about the ins and outs of when to hit and when to stay, I thought it will be a whole lot more effective to give you a blackjack strategy card to show you the ideal blackjack strategy. I'd like to thank CasinoDave.com for providing me with this strategy card.