Ethereum BlackJack

Invented in France somewhere around the year 1700, Blackjack is one the most widely played card games in the world.

There are several different variations of the game but in general, the point is to draw as many cards as one wants without going over a total card value of 21. For cards 2-10, the value is determined by the number on the card. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) have a value of 10, and Aces have a value of either 1 or 11. If the player is dealt an Ace and a 10 or face card, that is known as a “Blackjack” and it is counted as an instant win.

At the start, both player and dealer are dealt with two cards: one face up and one face down. The player goes first, having the option of “hitting” (asking for another card) or “standing” (stopping on the total value of cards received thus far). If the total value of the player’s cards goes above 21, they “bust” and the dealer wins.

After the player stands or has busted, it is then the dealer’s turn. The dealer then draws cards for themselves, also trying to get as close to 21 as possible. With most variations of Blackjack, the dealer will stand at 17. In addition to “hit” or “stand,” players often have the following options:

• Split. If a player is dealt with two of the same value card, they can split their hand into two bets by adding another bet of equal size. This will cause both hands to be played simultaneously, each resulting in a win, loss, or push for the player.
• Double down. Players can double the size of their bet on the condition that they will receive only one more card.
• Surrender. When available, a player can quit their hand before receiving any cards at a cost of half of their initial bet.
• Insurance. If the dealer is dealt an Ace, a player may purchase Insurance for half of the cost of their initial bet. If the dealer has a Blackjack, the Insurance pays 2:1 to the player.

Wins are usually paid at a 1:1, meaning the player wins back twice what they bet. If the player draws a Blackjack, they will be paid 3:2 at most tables, meaning they will receive an additional 50% of their bet.

In some types of BJ, the dealer will flip over their second card before the player has the chance to draw if they have a Blackjack, and will automatically win (so long as the player does not also have a Blackjack, in which case the game is a “push,” or a tie). If both player and dealer have the save total card value, the game is also considered to be a push, and the player gets their money back.

Types of Blackjack

Some of the more popular variations of Blackjack include the following:

• Double Exposure. In this version of the game, both dealer cards are dealt face up. This makes it easier for the player to know how to play their cards; however, Blackjacks only payout at 1:1 and the dealer wins on a push.
• Pontoon. In this game, it is possible to win a payout of 2:1 by getting 5 cards without going over 21. A Blackjack is called a “Pontoon” and earns a payout of 3:1. However, the dealer does not reveal a card and wins on ties.
• Multihand Blackjack. In this type of game, the player can have 3 separate hands (or sometimes more) to be played against the dealer’s single hand. Each hand has a separate bet and receives separate cards.
• Multi-deck Blackjack. This variation of the game features 4-8 decks shuffled together for every hand.
• Single-deck Blackjack. As the name implies, this variant features only one deck which is reshuffled after each hand.

Ethereum Blackjack strategy

There is a very specific strategy that players can adhere to in order to minimize the house edge, but this strategy varies according to the rules of the game. In general, the strategy of whether to hit or stand relies upon two factors: the dealer’s face-up card and the hand dealt to the player.

For example, players will almost always want to stand if they are dealt total card values of 17-21 (with the exception being pairs of Aces or 9s, in which case a Split is usually recommended). This strategy in Blackjack is referred to as the “basic strategy” and charts indicating what to do in every situation can be easily found online.

How to start playing Blackjack with Ethereum

The first thing you will need to do to play Blackjack with Ethereum is create an account at Winz.io and to get a hold of some ETH. The most common way to do this is by registering at a cryptocurrency exchange (such as Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, KuCoin, etc.), depositing some funds (fiat currency, BTC, or other cryptocurrencies), and exchanging them for ETH.

Next, generate an ETH deposit address at our Ethereum casino and send the ETH funds from the exchange to the deposit address. After the transaction has been confirmed, your Ethereum casino balance will soon be updated and you can get started playing Blackjack.

PROS and CONS playing Blackjack with Ethereum

PROS

CONS

With block times of roughly 10-20 seconds, Ethereum transactions are confirmed very quickly; 30-60 times faster than Bitcoin transactions, as a matter of fact. This means that you don’t have to sit around waiting for your deposit transaction to be confirmed before you can get started playing. Likewise, withdrawals of ETH will land in your wallet far faster than they would if you were cashing out BTC. Additionally, ETH transaction fees tend to be significantly lower than BTC transaction fees, meaning you can save money and time by playing with ETH instead of BTC.

Although it is the second most popular cryptocurrency by market capitalization and number of users worldwide, Ethereum still isn’t as popular as Bitcoin, meaning it is sometimes not quite as easy to get a hold of as BTC. It isn’t accepted as a form of payment in as many places as Bitcoin and isn’t carried by as many casinos. Additionally, the liquidity at exchanges when purchasing ETH may not be as great as it is for BTC, meaning you may not get as good of an exchange rate as if you were buying BTC.

What Blackjack games are available for Ethereum?

Thanks to the way crypto casino game developers design their games, it is possible to play Ethereum slots and use ETH to play just about every single version of Blackjack developed for Bitcoin casinos. The only thing you’ll need to do is find a casino that also accepts ETH as a deposit option.

Some of the many different types of Blackjack games that can be played using Ethereum include:

• Blackjack Surrender
• Multihand Blackjack
• VIP Blackjack
• Live Dealer Blackjack
• European Blackjack
• Pontoon
• Double Exposure Blackjack
• Multi-hand Blackjack
• Super 7s Blackjack

Live Dealer Blackjack Explained

The idea of live Blackjack is to recreate the casino version of Blackjack over the internet so that it can be played at home from a computer or even mobile device.

As opposed to regular online casino games where software recreates the gameplay experience, Live games display an interactive video feed of an actual Blackjack table and dealer who deals real cards. The players use their mouse or keyboard controls to place bets and communicate with the dealer regarding their choice of action, similar to how it is done in an actual casino.

There are multiple variations of how the live dealer Blackjack can be played, some of which are available in online casinos in the form of Live dealer blackjack.

The most common of these variations are Pontoon (substantially more liberal rules with sometimes lower payouts), Double Exposure (player sees both dealer cards at the beginning and “Blackjack” hands pay 1:1), and VIP Blackjack (bigger bet minimums, for high roller players).

How to choose the best Ethereum Blackjack casino

There are a number of factors to take into consideration when deciding which casino is worthy of your business. Among them is a possession of the following qualities:

• a broad selection of Blackjack games
• a good selection of bonuses
• an easy deposit and withdrawal process
• responsive, helpful customer service, and
• a reputation for being trustworthy and adherent to good business practices.

It is this last element that is particularly necessary when choosing a reputable crypto casino, as a casino is ultimately only as good as its reputation and ability to provide a fair gameplay experience for its users.

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