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Blackjack Switch is basically Blackjack just with an added twist as it were. If you are familiar with Blackjack then we suspect you'll have little trouble mastering this game. There are some important differences however from your standard Blackjack set up so it might be wise to read the Blackjack Switch Rules if you aren't sure of the differences.

To play the game:

  • You select a chip by clicking on it, when you have done this then click on a bet area to increase your bet by the chip amount that you've selected. Every time you click on the bet area it will increase your bet by the selected amount. To remove a chip right click on that betting area.

  • In Blackjack Switch there are two kinds of betting areas - normal and 'Super Match' bet. The normal bet area is any of the two larger areas where you'll see the cards being dealt in front of, 'Super Match' is the small area. Betting in either of the normal areas you'll notice that this bet will be replicated in the other normal bet area in front of the other set of cards.

  • When you have placed your bets, click the Deal button to see the initial cards dealt.

  • Use the Hit, Stand, Double, Split,Insurance and Switch buttons as required.

  • You need to note that if you want to switch then you'll need to do so before making any bets on your first hand. After using Hit, Split, Double or Insurance buttons, you will not be able to Switch. Also please note that Insurance, Double and Split buttons require an additional bet, as described in the rules. If you do not have enough money in your account then you'll be unable to place any of these bets.

  • If you want to play another round simply press New Game. Then play and place bets as described above and click the Deal button Clicking on Rebet will place the same bet as you did in your previous game of Blackjack Switch..

Super Match

This is an optional bet. You do not need to place any 'Super Match' bet to play a game of Blackjack Switch. To place a super bet, place the chip(s) that you desire in the small circle between the normal bet areas. A winning Super bet occurs if your four initial cards contain two or more cards of the same kind (pair of Jacks, three Aces etc.) The win ratios are written on the table.

Buttons:

Deal

Deal out the cards.

Double

Doubles the bet and gives you a third card.

Hit

Request one more card.

Stand

Draw no more cards and start the dealer's turn.

Insurance

Protect your bet for the case when the dealer may have blackjack (like in standard Blackjack - see standard Blackjack Rules for more info).

Switch

Switch the two top cards of your two hands.

New Game

Start a new game round.

Rebet

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

Split

Split one hand into two separate hands.

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.