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21 Duel Blackjack

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21 Duel Blackjack is a card game which is played with six decks. The object of the game is to have a point total higher than the dealer, but no higher than 21. Card values are the same as Blackjack: number cards count at face value, picture cards are worth ten points, and the Ace is worth one point or 11 points. The main difference though is that all hands of a value of 21 are the same, with the amount of cards taken to get 21 not being of any importance.

To play the game:

  • Click on chips to select a value and click on the area marked ANTE to place a chip of that value. Every time you left-click your bet will increase by that amount, every right-click decreases it.

    • Because this game may require you to place an additional bet at some point you should ensure your balance is high enough to cover this bet. The additional bet is the same size as your ante bet. If your balance is not high enough, you will be warned by the Casino.

  • You can also place a side bet by clicking on the area marked 2 UP. This is not a mandatory bet. See below for an explanation.

  • Click the Deal button. You will then be dealt two cards, one face up and one face down. The dealer will be dealt two cards face down. Two more cards will be dealt face up in the middle of the table. These are the communal cards i.e. - both you and the dealer can and will use them in a game.

  • You now have the following options:

    • Fold - end the round and lose your ante bet. If you placed a 2 Up sidebet and won, you will still get your winnings.

    • Left card/Right card - select one of the two communal cards to use with your face-up card. Click on the corresponding button, or on one of the communal cards themselves. Please note that to keep playing you'll need to place an additional bet..

  • The point total of your face-up card and the chosen communal card is shown. You will now have the following options:

    • Hit - open your face-down card and add it to the hand. If your point total goes over 21 then you have busted and will lose immediately

    • Stand - discard your face-down card and keep playing with only two cards. If you already have 21 then it'll automatically be chosen for you.

  • The dealer reveals one card and chooses a communal card. The dealer's communal card is chosen according to a strict set of rules which are explained in full below.

    • If the dealer's point total is higher than 12 and higher than yours, you lose both bets.

    • If your point total is higher than the dealer's, you win 1:1 on both bets.

    • If the dealer's point total is lower than 13 he does not qualify. You win 1:1 on your Ante bet and push on the additional bet, even if your point total is lower than the dealer's.

    • If the point totals are equal, it's a push and your bets are returned to you.

  • To play another round then press New Game. Then place a bet as described above and click the Deal button, or click Rebet to place the same bet as in the previous round.

Dealer's Rules:

  • After the player has made his choice, the dealer reveals first of his face-down cards, and chooses a communal card. When choosing the communal card, the dealer must create the best possible hand according to the House Way. The table below shows the possible hands. Better hands are on top, and the dealer must choose the first one possible.

2-Card Score

Hand Composition

21

Ace and any 10

20

A-9 and 10-10

19

A-8 and 10-9

11

9-2, 8-3, 7-4, 6-5

10

8-2, 7-3, 6-4, 5-5

9

7-2, 6-3, 5-4

18

9-9, 10-8, A-7

17

9-8, 10-7, A-6

Soft 16

A-5

Soft 15

A-4

Soft 14

A-3

Soft 13

A-2

Soft 12

A-A

8

2-6, 3-5, 4-4

7

2-5, 3-4

6

2-4, 3-3

5

2-3

12

9-3, 8-4, 7-5, 6-6, 10-2

13

9-4, 8-5, 7-6, 10-3

14

9-5, 8-6, 7-7, 10-4

15

9-6, 8-7, 10-5

16

9-7, 8-8, 10-6

4

2-2

  • The dealer must always hit on 16 or lower, and stand on 17. If the dealer hits, his second face-down card is revealed. Its point value is added to the hand total.

  • If the dealer's hand is worth less than 13 points, the dealer doesn't qualify and you win the round, even if your point total is lower than the dealer's. In this case, you win even money on your Ante bet, and push on the 2nd bet.

2 Up Bet:

This is a side bet on the first three cards to be shown on the table (your face-up card and the two communal cards). If these cards contain any pair, you win 3:1 on your bet. If the three cards make up 3 of a Kind, you win 20:1 on your bet.

Multihand:

You can also play this game in Multihand mode. Select " 3 hand"  in the casino lobby when starting the game. You are able to play with up to three hands simultaneously. Place bets by clicking on the different bet areas. You can play one hand only if you wish, or any number of hands up to three. Every hand may have a different bet amount.

Multiplayer and Private Group Modes:

In Multiplayer and Private Group Modes, several players sit at the same table. To join a Private Group, you need to know its name.

Keep in mind that:

  • After a period of inactivity the player will see a 15 second countdown. If the player has not made his decision when the countdown is over, he will automatically stand (or skip a deal).

  • If a player is disconnected from the Internet during a game, he will be removed from the table. Once that player logs back in, he will be taken to a single-player version of the game with his last hand dealt to him, so he can finish his game.

Buttons:

Deal

Deal the cards.

Fold

End the round and lose your Ante bet.

Left Card

Place a second bet and use the left communal card for your hand.

Right Card

Place a second bet and use the right communal card for your hand.

Hit

Open your face-down card and add it to your hand.

Stand

Play against the dealer with only your face-up card and chosen communal card.

New Game

Start a new game round.

Rebet

Place the same bet as in the previous round and deal the cards.

Towards the bottom of the game window you'll find the Betfair Casino toolbar. This contains the following:

  • Current balance

Your account balance. The Betfair Casino keeps you u to date with the amount of money you have in your account at all times.

  • Cashier

Clicking on this button opens the Cashier window. In here you can make deposits and withdrawls from your account as well as checking out your transaction history et al.

  • Chat

Clicking on the chat facility will allow you to talk to others. A black strip next to the chat button will turn into a text box and in here you can type your message and to send simply press chat again. Doing this opens a new chat window.. Please note: You can only chat to other uses when you are playing multi-player games at the Betfair Casino.

  • Menu

Under the Menu function you'll find three important functions of the Betfair Casino

Viewing the games history is easy. Just click on the History button (this is available in both online and offline mode) This opens a window where you can read the latest results from the game which you are currently playing.

Clicking on Options gives you several ways to enhance your Betfair Casino experience including audio setting and various gameplay settings. Help opens the help article that accompanies the game which you are reading right now.

Online Support lets you contact a Betfair Casino customer support specialist, as long as one is available.

  • Close/Lobby

Clicking this button will return to the Betfair Casino Lobby and close your current gaming window. If you have Multiwindow support setup and enabled (this is where games are opened in new windows), the button will say Close. If Multiwindow support is not setup or disabled (your games are opened in the same window as the Lobby), then the button will say Lobby. You can easily enable or disable this feature in the options menu discussed in the previous paragraph.

Shortcut keys

If you wish, you can press the following keys on your keyboard instead of clicking on the buttons on the screen.

Press this key

To do this

TAB

Tab between the buttons on the screen.

ENTER

Click the button that is currently highlighted.

SPACEBAR

Place your previous bet, press again to spin the wheel as well.

Number keys

Select a chip. Different number keys select different chips. The number of functioning keys depends on the chips allowed for the current player and can be subject to change.

ESC

Exit the game and go back to the lobby.

Note on large wins: If you are lucky (or skillful) enough to win more than £10,000 then this will need to be varified by a live operator as the Betfair Casino regards this as a high win.

Note on malfunctions: A malfunction voids all pays and plays.

Note on disconnections: If your internet connection fails on you and you are disconnected from the Internet in the middle of a game while playing for Real Money then don't panic. Just re-establish your Internet connection and log back into the Betfair Casino lobby. Then click History and you'll see the result of your previous round and if you've won then your winning will be added to your account.