Enjoy Blackjack Online With Jackpot City

At Jackpot City in New Zealand, we offer an incredible variety of online blackjack casino games. Explore everything you need to know to get started – from how to play and the types of blackjack card games available, to key terms and more. In addition, with our blackjack basic strategy guide, we touch upon simple and advanced strategies to help you refine your skills and enhance your game.

New to blackjack online? This easy-to-follow guide will help you understand the game’s core rules and strategies. Think of it as your personal blackjack cheat sheet, perfect for beginners.

Quick Steps To Start Playing

• Place Your Bet: Before the game begins, decide how much you want to wager. The amount will vary depending on the blackjack card game you choose.
• Receive Your Cards: The dealer will give you two cards, and they’ll reveal one of their own. The goal is to build a hand value as close to 21 as possible, without exceeding it.
• Double or Split (Optional): If you’re feeling confident, you can double your original bet after receiving your first two cards. If you receive two cards of the same value (like two 8s), you can split them into two separate hands and continue playing both hands individually.
• Hit or Stand: If your current blackjack online hand is far from 21, you can select ‘Hit’ to receive an additional card. Be careful, if the total value of your hand exceeds 21, you’ll bust and lose the round. If you’re satisfied with your hand, select ‘Stand’ to keep your current total and end your turn.
• The Dealer’s Turn: Once you’ve decided to stand, the dealer reveals their second card. If their hand totals 16 or below, they must draw another card. If their hand is 17 or higher, they must stand.

Basic Blackjack Online Rules

• Objective: Get your hand as close to 21 as possible without going over. The player whose hand is closest to 21, without busting, is the winner.
• Card Values: Cards 2–10 are worth their face value (e.g., a 2 is worth 2, a 5 is worth 5). Kings, Queens, and Jacks (the face cards) are all worth 10 points each. Aces can be worth either 1 or 11, depending on which value benefits your hand.

• Advantage Play: Using strategies like card counting or bet sizing to gain a statistical edge over the casino. These techniques require skill and are rarely applicable to an online blackjack card game due to random number generators (RNG).
• Bankroll: The amount of money a player allocates specifically for blackjack or other games. Effective bankroll management helps to avoid overspending during gameplay.
• Burn Card: The first card dealt from the deck that is discarded to prevent card tracking. In online blackjack, this step is simulated for fairness.
• Bust: A hand totalling over 21, resulting in an automatic loss. For instance, if your cards total 22, your hand is bust.
• Card Counting: A technique to track high and low cards already dealt, giving insight into the remaining deck. Card counting isn’t viable in online blackjack due to RNG shuffling.
• Cold Deck: A deck perceived as dealing poor hands consistently. This term is subjective and reflects a streak of unfavourable outcomes.
• Double Down: Doubling your original bet and receiving just one additional card. For example, doubling on a total of 11 to maximise your potential payout.
• Even Money: A type of insurance bet in blackjack card games where you accept a 1:1 payout when holding a natural (21) and the dealer shows an Ace.
• Hard Hand: A hand without an Ace, or one where the Ace counts as 1. For example, a 10 and a 6 equals a hard 16.
• Hit: Requesting an additional card to improve your hand total, as long as it doesn’t exceed 21. For example, hitting on a 14 to aim for a stronger total.
• House Edge: The built-in advantage the casino has over players, typically around 1% in online blackjack card games with optimal strategy.
• Insurance: A side bet offered when the dealer's up card is an Ace, betting that the dealer has a blackjack. Typically pays 2:1 if successful.
• Natural: A two-card hand totalling 21, often made with an Ace and a 10-value card. It’s the best possible hand in blackjack online.
• Push: A tie between the player and dealer, where the player's original bet is returned. For example, if both hands total 18, it’s a push.
• Side Bet: An optional wager placed on specific outcomes, like predicting the first two cards dealt or the dealer’s final hand.
• Split: Dividing a pair into two separate hands, each played with its own wager. For instance, splitting two 9s into two hands to maximise potential wins.
• Stand: Choosing not to take any more cards and sticking with your current total. For example, standing on 20 against a dealer’s up card of 6.
• Soft Hand: A hand with an Ace counted as 11, which can be adjusted to 1 if necessary. For instance, an Ace and a 7 is a soft 18.
• Surrender: Forfeiting your hand after the initial deal and receiving half your bet back. For example, surrendering a hard 16 against a dealer's 10 to minimise losses.
• Up Card: The dealer’s face-up card visible to players, used to determine strategy in blackjack card games. For instance, a dealer showing an Ace may prompt insurance bets.

At Jackpot City, your safety and security are our top priorities. Here’s why our blackjack card games are trusted by New Zealand players:

• Licensed and Certified: Our blackjack casino is fully licensed and eCOGRA-certified, ensuring fairness and transparency in every deal.
• Secure Payments: Choose from safe and reliable payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, paysafecard, Skrill, NETELLER, and more, for seamless deposits and withdrawals.
• Responsible Gaming Tools: Manage your gameplay with tools designed to help you set limits, ensuring a balanced and enjoyable experience.
• Data Protection: Advanced encryption technology safeguards your personal and financial information, giving you peace of mind while you play.

Start your next blackjack adventure online with confidence at Jackpot City, where security and quality gaming go hand in hand!