Multiple Action Blackjack

In almost every casino in the world you can find a game of multi hand Blackjack. Moreover, you can always play one on the Internet.

Multi hand Blackjack’ objective is to collect cards that add up to 21. The winner is the one who doesn’t go over or under 21. You are dealt two cards, and then you have to decide whether to stand with what you have or ask the dealer for another card. What you win in the end? Besides a relaxing time, you can win a lot of money depending on how much you bet and the type of bet. Just read further to find out several ways that will lead you to success.

Play Multi Hand Blackjack like a Professional

Multi-hand Blackjack is played with five standard decks of 52 playing cards that are shuffled before each game. Remember that you have to beat the dealer by either drawing cards until you have a higher value hand, without exceeding 21, or by the dealer's hand going bust.

The dealer will stand at seventeen. Consequently, you are trying to have your cards add up to between seventeen and twenty-one. You always have to pass through the emotions of defeat because you never know if your cards will be too low, or that you will go over twenty-one.

The game is simple, you are dealt cards and the dealer deals himself cards. Look at the cards and sum up how much you have. Then compare your total to the dealer's total. Ask for a card only if you really think you can get close to 21 without going over. For instance, if your cards’ sum is nineteen you’ll have small chances to get a two and become winner. Be patient and hope the dealer goes over.


Ways to Become a Winner at Multi Hand City Blackjack

There are a few things you ought to know if you want to win at multi hand blackjack. First, you can beat everyone one if you have a “Blackjack”. This is the hand with an Ace and a card that equals ten. When the dealer also has a Blackjack, you won’t lose anything. You just get your money back.

An Ace is valued as 11 or 1; you choose what is better for you. If you have a six, the Ace may be 11 and the total a 17. You can always take a chance and ask for another card. If the card is higher than 4, then the Ace become a one and you are still in. If it is 4 or lower, you have a great hand.

The "face" cards (Kings, Queens, and Jacks) have just one value of ten. Well, you can see how easy an Ace and a face equal Blackjack.

Let’s explain how the betting works. Generally, when you win at Blackjack, you get double the money you bet. For instance, if you bet $20, you get your $20 back plus an additional $20 or $40 total. This is called one to one odds.

If you win with a natural Blackjack hand (Ace plus a ten card) you will get back your original bet plus 150% profit. Bet $20 and you will get back $50. It means your profit is $30. This kind of bet is known as 2 to 3 odds. In other words, you get an additional $3 for every $2 you bet.
If the first card of the dealer is an Ace, and you are concerned about his getting a Blackjack, you can pay for "Insurance." That means you place a second bet that equals half your original bet.

For example, if you bet $20 and want to pay insurance, you have ad $10 on the dealer winning with a Blackjack. These amounts are considered as two different bets. You will lose only the insurance if the dealer doesn’t have a Blackjack. In case he wins with a Blackjack you also win something. It’s true you will lose your original $20, but you get back your $10 insurance bet plus $20. So in the end it’s a win-win situation.

When the dealer's hand exceeds 21, it is bust and you automatically win. If you have Blackjack (an Ace and a card with a value of 10) your hand stands. That means it cannot be beaten.

Now that you know the basics, let's talk about some of the funniest rules. The first is called 'Splitting." Splitting is when your first two cards have the same rank, let's say two tens. You can choose to split the cards and consider them as two separate hands and therefore two chances to win. You bet a second bet equal to the original amount. Pay attention, we say you can split all face cards that have a value of ten, but they must be the same denomination. You cannot split a King and Jack even if both equal ten.

You can also "Double Down" if you are feeling lucky. This is allowed to do only if your hand equals 9, 10 or 11. You do this by doubling your bet. You are dealt another card and then you have to stand. If you win, then you win double your bet. It means four times your original bet!

Specific Terms for Multi Hand Blackjack

That's all you need to know to be an expert at Multi Hand Blackjack! Let’s explain some terms used for Blackjack:

"21"

The value of the cards dealt equal 21, but is not a Blackjack. For example, 9, 4 and 8 equals 21. (Blackjack always beats 21.)

Blackjack

This is a hand containing an Ace and a card with a value of 10. This is considered the strongest hand and automatically stands. It cannot be beaten, only matched.


Bust

If your hand total exceeds 21, then your hand is bust. This means it is over and you lose your bet.

Denomination

The face value on the cards, Ace, King, Queen, Jack and from 2 to 10. Keep in mind that a Jack, Queen or King has the value of 10, and the Ace has the value of either 1 or 11.

Double Down

This is a side bet you place when you believe your hand will beat the dealer's with only one more card drawn. You can double when your hand has a value of 9, 10 or 11. You are dealt one card and your hand automatically stands. The costs of doubling are the same as your original bet. If you win you are paid double your total bet. The winning is equivalent of four times your original wager.

Hit

This is your request for another card from the shoe when you consider your hand is not strong enough to beat the Dealer's hand. You are dealt one card.

Insurance

This is a side bet taken when the possibility of the dealer getting Blackjack is imminent. Usually, the insurance is paid when you don’t have Blackjack and the dealer's first card is an Ace. It costs half your original bet.

Push

This is when you are paid back your original wager because your hand and the Dealer's hand are equal.

Split

Split is allowed when you are dealt two cards with the same denomination, such as two Queens or two Fours. In this case the two cards are considered two separate hands. And you have to place another bet equal to your original bet on the second hand. Practically you doubled your bet.

A new card is dealt to each hand and you play these hands as normal. Remember: cards of the same value but not of the same denomination cannot be split in this version of Blackjack. For example 10 and a jack are not from the same denomination so even if they have the same value of 10 the split is not permitted.


Stand

This is when you are satisfied with the value of your hand and do not want to draw any more cards. So only the dealer plays his hand. Then, both hands are compared.

Value

Value means the numerical value of a card. Jack, Queen and King have the value of 10. The Ace card has a value of either 1 or 11.