The rules listed below are some of the standard game rules for Live Free Bet Blackjack; however, it is important to consult any specific rules that may exist for variants of the game. Specific rules for each game are accessed by clicking on the ‘Help’ and ‘Paytable’ icons while the game is open.

It is the responsibility of each player to verify their understanding of the rules of their chosen game prior to placing bets. 

On this page:

• Game Objective
• Game Rules
  - Blackjack
  - Insurance
  - Double, Hit or Stand
  - Split
  - Outcome
  - Dealer busts with 22
• Side Bets
• Bet Behind
• Payouts
• Make a Decision
• Error Handling
• Disconnection Policy

Game Objective

Free Bet Blackjack is a Blackjack game offering selected free “Double” and “Split” bets. The objective of the game is to achieve a higher card count than the dealer, but without going over 21.

The best hand is Blackjack — when the sum of the values of the first two cards dealt is exactly 21. You compete only against the dealer, not against other players.

Game Rules

The game is hosted by a dealer and allows up to 7 players seated at the Blackjack table. The game is played with 8 standard 52-card decks. Card values in Blackjack are as follows:

• Cards from 2 to 10 are worth their face value.
• Face cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings) are each worth 10.
• Aces are worth 1 or 11, whichever is more favourable to the hand. Note that a soft hand includes an Ace worth 11.

Blackjack

If the value of your initial two-card hand is exactly 21, you have Blackjack!

Insurance

If the dealer’s upcard is an Ace, you are given the option to purchase insurance to offset the risk that the dealer has Blackjack — even when you have Blackjack yourself. The amount of insurance is equal to one half of your main bet, and the insurance bet is settled separately from the bet on your hand. 

If the dealer has Blackjack, but you do not, the dealer’s hand wins. If you and the dealer both have Blackjack, the game ends in a push, and your bet is returned. 

Double, Hit or Stand

When the dealer does not have Blackjack upon checking their two initial cards, players are given the chance to improve the values of their hands in turn. 

If the value of your initial hand is not 21, you can decide to Double. In this case, you will double your bet and be dealt only one additional card to add to your hand. Alternatively, you can decide to Hit to be dealt an additional card to add to the value of your hand. You can Hit more than once to receive additional cards before you decide to Stand once you are satisfied with the value of your hand.

If your hard total is 9, 10 or 11, you get a “Free Double”. If you choose to use the “Free Double”, a “Free Bet” will be added to your original bet. If you win the game round, the value of the “Free Bet” will be matched to your original bet. You will be paid accordingly, and only your original bet will be returned. 

If you lose the game, you lose only your original bet. If the game ends in a tie, only your original bet will be returned.

Split

If your initial hand is a pair of cards of equal value, you can decide to Split the pair to make two separate hands, each with a separate bet equal to your main bet. After a second card is dealt to both your hands, you can improve the value of these two hands by deciding to Hit. 

However, if you Split an initial pair of Aces, you will receive only one additional card per hand with no option to Hit.

You will be offered a “Free Split” on your hand of pairs, except for pairs of 10s, Jacks, Queens, or Kings. Your original bet will be placed for the first hand (on the right side of table) and the “Free Bet” placed for your second hand (on the left side of table). If you win the game round, the value of the “Free Bet” will be matched to your original bet and you will be paid accordingly. No bet will be returned for the second hand. If you lose on your hand with the “Free Bet”, you do not lose your bet. No bet will be returned if the game ends in a tie.

Outcome

If the sum of your hand exceeds 21, you bust and lose your bet on that hand. 

The dealer must Hit on a hand of 16 or less and must Stand on a hand of soft 17 or more. Remember that a “soft hand” includes an Ace worth 11.

Dealer busts with 22

If the dealer’s hand consists of cards with a total value of 22, then your bet is returned, and the game round ends in a push, unless the player busts. In this case, the game does not end in a tie and the player loses.

If the player has Blackjack, the game ends without the possibility for the dealer to bust on 22.

Side Bets

This Blackjack game also includes optional side bets — Perfect Pairs and 21+3. You may place side bets in combination with your main Blackjack bet. You have the chance to win on any side bet, whether you later win or lose on your Blackjack bet.

Bet Behind

The Bet Behind feature allows you to bet on a hand dealt to another player. You will share the outcome of the other player’s hand. The payouts for Bet Behind wagers are the same as for ordinary bets.

You can place a Bet Behind bet whether or not you are seated at the Blackjack table and intend to play your own hand. However, you cannot place a Bet Behind bet on your own hand.

If you place a Bet Behind bet, and the player at that seat decides not to participate in the round, your bet will be refunded immediately.

Payouts

• Blackjack pays 3:2.
• Winning hand pays 1:1.
• If the dealer has Blackjack, insurance pays 2:1.

Make a Decision

The decision options are represented as follows:

• HIT: An additional card is drawn.
• STAND: No additional cards are drawn.
• DOUBLE: Your bet is doubled, and only one additional card is drawn.
• SPLIT: Your bet is doubled, and cards are split into two individual hands.
• FREE SPLIT and FREE DOUBLE: Golden buttons labelled “Free”.

Error Handling

If there is an error in the game, system or game procedure, the game round will be temporarily paused while the game host notifies the service manager. You and other players will be notified via Chat or by an on-screen pop-up message that the issue is being investigated.

Disconnection Policy

If you are disconnected from a game round, any placed bets remain valid and are settled in your absence. Upon reconnecting, you can view the bet outcomes in the History window.