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Blackjack is one of the great casino games that is available in the world. And if you believe that the software can greatly enhance the overall value of the product that you play online, then you are going to be very enthused about the version of Blackjack that is available from the people at Real Time Gaming, one if the most well-respected online casino software companies in the world.
Here you have a very realistic interface that looks almost exactly like a blackjack table that you would see in a brick-and-mortar casino. You've got the chip tray and discard rack which are there at the dealer's station. The shoe is there, and that is where the cards are dealt from. The "felt top" outlines a few of the rules for you, just like it does in a physical casino:
"Blackjack Pays 3 to 2"
"Dealer must hit soft 17"
"Insurance pays 2 to 1"
You are allowed to double down on any two cards, double after splitting, and re-split pairs. You can double on soft hands and can also split ten-value cards even if they are not pairs. Many of these options enhance your casino strategy.
Of course the difference between this layout and a "real life" casino is that there are not seven player spaces in front of you. You can bet two hands at any one time in this game.
All of the command buttons are at the bottom of the interface. In order, they are: Split, Double, Stand, Hit and Re-bet (which is replaced by the "Deal" command button once the bet is made. The minimum bet is $1 and the maximum bet is $100, and you can choose from the four denominations that are available in the chip rack in front of you, which gives you the chances to make wagers that are multiples of $1, $5, and $25. Simply click the betting circle, then click the chip to put a bet out there. Then click the green "Deal" button all the way to the right and away you go!
One of the things that is important to many people is the speed at which the game is dealt, because even though the game waits for your decision, a lightning-fast speed can still be a little intimidating to the newcomer. That's why the player options are particularly useful. You have the ability to change the speed of the game. If you consider yourself to be at "expert" level you can have the cards dealt out very quickly, which, coupled with quick decisions, can help you get a lot of action out onto the table in a relatively short period of time. if you want to slow things to a more casual pace, go right ahead.
One of the other options is a "player history," which gives you the chance to review your play. What that provides is a list of the hands you have played, showing the wager, the dealer cards and your cards, and the result of the hand (win or loss). This can be of great use to you if you want to analyze your play and determine if you may have made mistakes that affected your play.
Whether you ultimately wind up with a lot of winning hands is up to you, but there is no doubt that this game has the combination to really hit the jackpot.
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Game Rating Details: 7.86 / 10
| Software | 7 |
| Easy to Understand | 8 |
| Graphics & Sounds | 8 |
| Game Speed | 10 |
| Theme and Concept | 7 |
| Game Features | 7 |
| Fun Factor | 8 |
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