First Person Blackjack

Objective of the game

The objective of First Person Blackjack is to obtain a higher total of cards than the virtual dealer without exceeding 21. The best hand is called “blackjack,” and occurs when the value of the first two cards is exactly 21.

• It is played with 8 decks.
• The cards are shuffled before each game.
• The dealer always stands on 17.
• You can double down after receiving the initial two cards.
• You can split starting cards of the same value.
• You can only split once per hand.
• One card dealt for each split Ace.
• Doubling after splitting is not allowed.
• You can purchase insurance if the dealer is dealt an Ace.
• Blackjack pays 3 to 2.
• Insurance pays 2 to 1.
• The game ends in a draw when the hands add up to the same amount.

Rules of the game

This game is played with 8 standard decks of 52 cards. The values are as follows:

• Cards 2 through 10 are worth their face value.
• Face cards (Jacks, Queens and Kings) are worth 10.
• Aces are worth 1 or 11, depending on which is more favorable for the hand. Note that a “soft” hand contains an Ace worth 11.

Five hands are available. You can place your bets on one or more hands. After you have placed your bets, click/tap the DEAL button to start dealing. Dealing starts from the hand closest to the “shoe” and continues clockwise to the virtual dealer. One card is dealt face up to each hand and to the virtual dealer. Then, the second card is dealt face up to each hand and the last card is dealt face down to the virtual dealer. The value of each starting hand is displayed next to the cards in each hand.

Blackjack

If the value of the first two cards in your starting hand is 21, you have a Blackjack!

Sure

If the virtual dealer's up card is an Ace, you are given the option to purchase insurance to offset the risk that the virtual dealer has Blackjack, even if you yourself have Blackjack. The insurance amount is equal to half of your main bet, and the insurance bet is settled separately from the bet on your hand. The virtual dealer's down card is then checked to see if he has Blackjack. If he does not have Blackjack, the round continues. If the virtual dealer has Blackjack, but you do not, the virtual dealer's hand wins. If you both have Blackjack, the game ends in a tie and your bet is returned to you. Please note that if the virtual dealer's up card is a 10 or a face card, you will not have the option to purchase insurance and the virtual dealer's down card will not be checked to see if he has Blackjack.

Fold, Hit or Stand

When the virtual dealer does not have Blackjack when checking the initial two cards, players have the opportunity to improve the values of their hands at the same time by choosing to have more cards dealt.

If your starting hand value is not 21, you can decide to Double Down. If you do, you will double your bet and only one additional card will be dealt to your hand. Alternatively, you can decide to hit one additional card to add to the value of your hand. You can hit on more than one occasion and stand once you are satisfied with the value of your hand.

Split

If your starting hand is a pair of cards of the same value, you may choose to split the pair into two separate hands, each with an identical bet to the main hand. After the second card is dealt to both of your hands, you may improve the value of these cards to decide to Hit. Again, you may choose to Stand when you are satisfied with the value of both of your hands. However, if you split a pair of Aces, each hand will receive only one additional card and you will not be able to hit any more cards.

Charge

Once the cards are dealt, if the dealer does not have Blackjack, you will have to make a decision. One of the options is to cash out: if you decide to cash out, the hand is over and you will receive the value shown on the Cash Out button. The payout ratio for the Cash Out option varies depending on the score of your hand and the dealer's upcard. The Cash Out rule only applies to your main bet. You can control the visibility of this option in your decision panel under Settings.

Result

If your hand sum exceeds 21, you have busted and will lose the bet on that hand.

When decisions have been made for all hands, the virtual dealer's hole card is revealed. The virtual dealer must Hit when he has a hand of 16 or less and must Stand on a hand of soft 17 or higher. Remember that a "soft" hand contains an Ace worth 11.

You win when the value of your final hand is closer to 21 than the virtual dealer's hand or when the dealer busts. If the hand value is the same, the round ends in a tie and your bet will be returned to you.

If you choose to Cash Out, you will receive the amount displayed on the Cash Out button when the option is offered.

Blackjack is only possible using the two cards of the two cards initially dealt. A hand of 21 resulting from a split pair is not considered Blackjack. Therefore, Blackjack will beat any hand of 21 resulting from a split pair.

Additional bets

This variant of First Person Blackjack also allows for optional side bets, namely Perfect Pairs and 21+3. Please note that an initial bet is required in order to place side bets. You have the chance to win on any side bet, whether you win or lose on your initial bet.

Perfect Pairs

The Perfect Pairs side bet allows you to win if your first two cards form a pair — for example: two Queens, two Aces, or two 3s. There are three types of pairs, each with a different payout rate:

• Perfect pair – same suit, for example, two aces of spades.
• Color pair — different suits of the same color, for example, 2 of diamonds + 2 of hearts.
• Mixed pair — different suits of different colors; for example: 10 of hearts + 10 of clubs.

21+3

The 21+3 side bet gives you the chance to win if your first two cards plus the dealer's up card comprise any of the following winning combinations (similar to those in poker), each with a different payout:

• Matching three of a kind — a three of a kind of the same suit; for example: 3 queens of hearts.
• Straight Flush — in numerical order and of the same suit; for example: 10, Jack and Queen of Diamonds.
• Three of a kind — same value but different suits; for example: 3 kings of different suits.
• Straight — in numerical order but of different suits, for example: 2 of spades + 3 of clubs + 4 of hearts.
• Color — non-consecutive cards of the same suit, for example: 2, 6 and 10 of clubs.

Payments

• Blackjack pays 3 to 2.
• The winning hand pays 1:1.
• Insurance pays 2:1.
• The payout is paid between 0.4 and 1.77 times the bet.

Perfect Pairs

21+3

Please note that in the event of a failure, the game will be voided and all final payouts for the round will be voided.

Return to player

The theoretical optimal return to player percentage is as follows:

• Blackjack: 99.29%.
• Perfect Pairs Bet: 95.90%.
• Bet 21+3: 96.30%.

The theoretical percentage of payment for always accepting the early payment offer is 96.80%.

Placing bets

The BET LIMITS panel displays the minimum and maximum bet limits allowed at the table, which may change from time to time. Open the BET LIMITS panel to review your current limits.

First Person Blackjack

2500 – $12,500,000

In order to participate in the game you must have sufficient funds to cover the bets. You can see your current BALANCE on your screen.

BALANCE$100,000

In the CHIPS MENU you can select the value of the chips you wish to bet. You will only have chips with amounts that match your current balance.

2500

5000

10k

25k

125k

500k

If your balance is too high to be displayed on the TOKEN MONITOR, the TOKEN PLATE will appear.

Once you have selected a chip, place your bet by clicking/tapping on the relevant betting spot on the gaming table. Each time you click or tap on the betting spot, the value of your bet will be increased by the value of the selected chip or up to the maximum limit for the bet type you have selected. Once you have bet the maximum limit, no additional funds will be accepted for that bet, and a message will appear above your bet to notify you that you have bet the maximum.

After you have placed a qualifying bet, click/tap the DEAL button to start dealing.

The REBET button allows you to repeat all bets from the previous game round. This button becomes active after each game round. The REBET button will change to DEAL if you choose to place new bets or when you have clicked/tapped the REBET button.

The DOUBLE (x2) button becomes available after placing a bet. Each click/tap doubles all your bets up to the maximum limit. Please note that you must have enough balance to double ALL your bets.

The UNDO button deletes the last bet placed.

The TOTAL BET indicator shows the total sum of bets placed on the current game.

TOTAL BET$500

decision making

When you receive your first two cards, you can make an initial decision regarding your hand. Decision options (e.g. Hit, Stand, Double, Split, Collect) will be displayed in your seat and only the currently available options will be active.

MAKE A DECISION

FOLD

ASK

STAND UP

SPLIT

CHARGE

$ 12.5

The different options available are represented as follows:

• HIT: An additional card is drawn.
• STAND: no more cards are drawn.
• DOUBLE: The bet is doubled and only one additional card is drawn.
• SPLIT: The bet is doubled and divided into two independent hands.
• COLLECT: The round is over for the hand and you will receive the amount shown on the Collect button

The amount returned depends on the value of your hand and the dealer's upcard, and will only be applied to the main bet.

The Cash Out option is not available if you have decided to double down or bust, and also if your hand value is 21 or you get Blackjack.

Live support

If you have any questions about the game, please contact Live Support.

Sound

The Sound option controls all sounds in the game.

Game history

The Game History shows you the Evolution game rounds and the results.

Configuration

Settings allows you to customize user preferences and saves them to your profile.

Responsible gaming

The RESPONSIBLE GAMING button allows you to access the page describing the responsible gaming policy. This page displays useful information and links about the responsible use of online gaming, and informs you about how to limit gaming sessions.

Disconnection Policy

In the event of a disconnection after a bet has been placed but before the DEAL button is clicked/tapped, your bet will be returned after reconnecting.

If the connection is lost after clicking/tapping the DEAL button while making a decision, the game will continue after reconnection. If reconnection does not occur within 20 minutes, the automatic decision — Stand — will be made and the game will be resolved.

Please note that even if the player is at the table but does not play (does not place or change bets, does not click or tap the DEAL button, or makes any decisions), it will also be considered as disconnection.

Mixed

The cards will be shuffled before each round of play.

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"The maximum win per game is 350,000,000 COP or 10,000 times the bet, whichever is reached first. Other limits may apply per provider.”

Last modification date: 10/23/2024