Blackjack is an awesome Android adaptation of the original Vegas card game. Thanks to this game, you get to participate in hundreds of different online casino blackjack games that are taking place live against online players around the globe. Be careful, though, they're all after your chips and can and will leave you 'bankrupt' if you don't make the cut. Any blackjack fan that's after a good way to practice playing, night or day -- without actually spending any real-life money -- is sure to love this challenging smartphone version with thousands of users logged on live at any given moment.

In order to jump in on all the action, all you have to do is tap on the 'Play Now' button. From there, you automatically join any of the open tables that are playing. In order to win, as per usual, you'll have to get the highest score without hitting 21 points. This version follows the classic rules exactly, so if you really love the game, you won't have any trouble jumping in on a virtual Vegas blackjack adventure.

Blackjack

Blackjack, also known as twenty-one, is a popular casino banking game that pits players against the dealer. The goal of the game is to have a hand with a higher point value than the dealer's hand, without exceeding 21.

Gameplay

* Setup: The game is played with a standard 52-card deck. Players and the dealer are dealt two cards each, one face up and one face down.

* Card Values: Number cards (2-10) are worth their face value. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10. Aces can be worth 1 or 11, at the player's choice.

* Gameplay: Players take turns hitting (taking another card) or standing (keeping their current hand). The dealer must hit on 16 or less and stand on 17 or more.

* Busting: If a player's hand total exceeds 21, they "bust" and lose their bet.

* Blackjack: A hand with an Ace and a 10-value card is called a "blackjack" and pays out at a 3:2 ratio.

* Insurance: If the dealer's face-up card is an Ace, players can take insurance, which pays out at 2:1 if the dealer gets a blackjack.

Basic Strategy

* Hit: Hit if your hand total is 16 or less.

* Stand: Stand if your hand total is 17 or more.

* Double Down: Double your bet and take one more card if your hand total is 9, 10, or 11.

* Split: If you have two cards of the same value, you can split them into two separate hands.

* Surrender: You can surrender half of your bet and forfeit the hand if your hand total is 15 or 16 and the dealer's face-up card is a 10 or Ace.

House Edge

The house edge in blackjack varies depending on the rules of the game. With optimal play, the house edge can be as low as 0.5%, making it one of the most favorable games for players in a casino.

Variations

There are numerous variations of blackjack, including:

* Spanish 21: Uses a deck without 10s.

* Double Exposure: Both of the dealer's cards are dealt face up.

* Blackjack Switch: Players can switch the top cards of their two hands after seeing the dealer's face-up card.

* Perfect Pairs: Players can make side bets on whether their two cards will be a pair.