Blackjack at Littlewoods Casino
Blackjack begins with the player and the dealer being dealt two cards. He can then choose to stand, hit (obtain a further card), double down (double his bet on one more card in specific circumstances only) or split a pair. Number cards are worth face value. An Ace is worth 1 or 11 at the discretion of the player. Picture cards are worth 10. The object of the game is to get a hand as close to 21 as possible without exceeding that number – something referred to as going “bust”. A picture or ten card and an ace is a Blackjack hand, and the player with Blackjack is paid off at odds of 3 to 2 unless the dealer also has Blackjack. When both player and dealer tie, the dealer will call “Push” and refund the player’s bet. When the player beats the dealer with an hand other than Blackjack, the bet is paid off at odd of 1 to 1.
Playing blackjack at Littlewoods Casino doesn’t have to be a solitary affair because as well as being able to play alone at a Private table, you can also play at a public or Group table. Select the Public table option and you will be able to play alongside up to two other players who have done the same. If you would prefer to play with up to three specific players of your choice (such as friends or work colleagues), select the Group table option.
If you choose to play alone then you will be pleased to hear that you can, if you wish, sit at a Multi Hand table that allows you to bet on up to three hands at a time. This is a great option for those of you who like to try and make more money by playing a higher number of hands per hour.
In all games the dealer is compelled to hit any hand totalling 16 or lower, and to stand on any hand totalling 17 or higher. The player will be given the opportunity to buy Insurance if the dealer has an Ace showing as his up-card, but there is no option to surrender at any point.