Live Blackjack is one of the simplest casino games that you can play at WClub, and you’ll only need a few minutes to learn the basic rules. So if you’re ready to play for real money and wondering how to get started, this guide will show you how. Here at WClub Live Casino Singapore, we will discuss the basic rules that you must know and the strategy that you can use to play our live blackjack games without hesitation.
The Goal Of The Game
Blackjack is one of the top 5 games to play at WClub because it has one of the simplest rules and the lowest house edge. Your goal is very straightforward, and that is to build a hand with a value closer to 21 or higher than the dealer, but not going over 21. Because if you do exceed that value, you’ll get busted, and you lose.
With Blackjack, you are not competing against other players at the table, but you are playing only against the dealer.
Card Values
When playing Blackjack for the first time at WClubSG, you must understand how cards are valued so that you’ll know whether you’ll hit more cards or if the cards dealt to you are sufficient to beat the dealer.
- Number Cards (2 to 10) – worth their face value
- Face Cards (Jack, King, and Queen) – worth 10 points
- Ace – Can be worth 1 or 11 points, and you can change the value that benefits your hand more.
On a side note, seasoned blackjack players refer to a hand that contains an Ace counted as 11 as a “SOFT HAND”. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the computation of your hand because the game will do the math for you, and you’ll see your hand’s total value on your screen.
How A Blackjack Round Is Played?
Playing Live Blackjack at WClubSG follows a clear and predictable sequence.
- You place your bet within the betting window.
- The dealer will start giving 2 cards face up to players, but this may also depend on the variant you are playing. With Infinite Blackjack, all players will be playing on the same starting hand, while on other variants, each player will receive their own cards. Then, the dealer gets 2 cards as well, but one is facing up while the other is facing down (hole card).
- Then, depending on your hand’s total value, you’ll decide how you can play your hand. You can hit, stand, double down, split, or surrender.
- After all the players at the table have acted, the dealer plays their hand. The dealer must follow fixed rules on how they will play their hand.
- Then, all winning hands will be paid accordingly, while losing bets are collected.
Player’s Action: Beat The Dealer In An Optimal Way
After receiving your initial cards, you have to decide which moves to take to improve your hand. Here is what each blackjack move means:
Hit – take another card
Stand – you won’t take any cards
Double Down – you’ll double the amount of your bet and receive one last card.
Split – when you receive a pair of cards, you can split them and play two separate hands. But by doing so, you have to place another bet equal to the amount of your initial stake.
Surrender – Give up half of your bet and end playing your hand.
Dealer Rules
Dealers also have their own rules on how they will play; however, it may also vary by table or by what kind of blackjack you are playing. But one of the most common rules is that the dealer continues to hit until they have 17 or more, and then they must STAND ON 17.
WClubSG’s Important Reminders
Manage your bankroll before playing live blackjack. While this tip is overused and we’ve often heard or read it all the time, this is actually very important to ensure that you won’t go over the line of responsible gambling and make sure that you won’t deplete your bankroll. So always set a budget for blackjack gaming, stick to it, and of course, bet no more than 1-2% of your current bankroll for each hand.
Wrap Up
Playing Blackjack is easy, and mastering the basic strategy for it will help you come a long way in increasing your bankroll. And while blackjack rules may vary depending on the number of decks, doubling down rules, splitting rules, surrender options, Charlie rules, and dealer’s hit on 17, the guide we mentioned above prepares you to kickstart your first session for blackjack. You can also explore our other WClub888 live casino games with player-friendly rules.
FAQs:
What Is “SOFT HAND” In Live Blackjack?
This refers to a hand containing an Ace and counted its value as 11 (Ex, Ace and 6 – soft 17).
Is Insurance Bet A Good Option?
Never take insurance bets. Insurance is usually offered to players if the dealer’s upcard is showing an Ace. Statistically speaking, it’s a poor bet for you; it’s best that you decline it.
Should I ALWAYS SPLIT My Pairs?
No – while you can split your Aces and eights, never separate your 10s or 5s. And for other pairs, it’s better that you consult your Blackjack strategy chart.
