First Person Blackjack

First Person Blackjack is a fantastic alternative to playing live blackjack. This casino game from Evolution offers players the chance to experience the same, authentic blackjack gameplay at a faster pace and without the added pressure of betting time limits. Join EnergyCasino and grab a seat to play blackjack, you’re in for an unforgettable online casino experience!

ABOUT FIRST PERSON BLACKJACK

Blackjack in first person is exactly what you would expect from a classic game of blackjack, from the table layout to the side bets. Unlike its Live Casino counterparts, this game takes place in a virtual studio without a live dealer. Games like these are governed by an RNG algorithm — which is not quite the same as the luck of the draw. For this reason, these online blackjack games are often called RNG blackjack.

The main advantage of playing on RNG tables is the increased control that the player has. You can take as much time as you want to familiarise yourself with the rules of the game, to place your wager or to learn the ins and outs of the game through practice — all without skipping a single round.

GAMEPLAY

The gameplay begins with your wager: select one of the coloured casino chips and click on your desired bet. The illuminated circle in the centre of your table seat is the main bet; to the side are the Perfect Pairs and 21+3 side bets. Players can also split their hand on a pair as well. Insurance is also available when the house lands an ace as the upcard. Players can wager on up to five hands at once.

The player receives the first two cards face up, and the virtual dealer will be dealt one upcard and one hole card. Based on the value of the first cards, the player can either hit for another card, stand on their hand as is or double down on their wager in exchange for a single card. Once the player stands, the dealer’s second card is revealed. The hand which reaches 21 or the score closest to it, without surpassing, wins. Any hand over a point total of 21 is a bust.

The card values in blackjack are as follows:

• Cards 2-10 are worth their face value.
• Jacks, queens and kings are worth 10 each.
• Ace can be worth one or 11, depending on the hand. If drawing the ace will push the hand over 21, it will have a value of one. Soft hands with an ace will value the ace at 11.

FIRST PERSON BLACKJACK BONUS FEATURES

The game’s bonus features are the Perfect Pairs and 21+3 side bets. The Perfect Pairs bet doesn’t just cover perfect pairs but any pair, albeit at different payouts. The 21+3 bet will cover suited trips, straight flush, three of a kind, straight and flush on your first two cards and the dealer’s upcard.

Other bonus features include the ‘Undo’, ‘2x’, ‘Rebet’ and ‘Go Live’ buttons. Hitting the ‘2x’ will double your bet (this is not the same as doubling down after the initial card draw!) and the ‘Go Live’ button will take you to a live game of blackjack.

GAME RULES

The rules of RNG blackjack don’t differ from the fan-favourite classic:

• The game is played with eight 52-card decks.
• There is no live dealer. The virtual dealer — the house — will always stand on 17.
• Players can double down, split (once per hand) and insure. Doubling down after splitting is unavailable.
• Blackjack (a perfect hand of 21) pays 3:2.
• Insurance pays 2:1.
• In the event of a tie, a push will occur.

CONCLUSION

Almost everyone has played blackjack at least once, but not everyone has played blackjack in a first-person RNG version! The beauty of it is that players can have the full casino experience, if they choose to, without ever having to leave their home. The game takes place in a virtual studio, giving players the option to switch to the live blackjack table at any time.

Players that like to set their own pace will enjoy this game because they won’t be forced to make rushed decisions when it comes to placing their bets. The game is also perfectly suitable for players who prefer wagering on multiple hands. In First Person Blackjack, one player can place their chips on five separate hands.

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