Black Jack

Blackjack is an iconic game, and we collected the top versions for our clients! Sunplay Casino specializes in table and live games. So a wide blackjack collection is a must for us, and we’re happy to share it with you!

How did blackjack get so much fame? Let’s learn a little more about it. And after that, select the top titles from our library and enjoy!

A Brief History of the Game

France, Spain, and Italy claim the blackjack origins are on their territory, but it’s still unclear. One of the most popular theories is that the Vingt-et-un (i.e., “21”) game appeared between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the 1st mentions is in the classic Cervantes novel Don Quixote.

Then, “21” traveled to the Americas together with colonists. The rules were slightly different at the time: the “double” move was possible only for a dealer. Plus, more betting rounds happened between dealing cards.

Then in the 30s, Nevada casinos entered a specific bet called blackjack. The title emphasized the occurrence of Jack of Spades (or Clubs) plus Ace of Spades. In that case, a player got a 10-to-1 payout. Since then, the title remained, and we know “21” games as blackjack.

Difference from Other Casino Games

In terms of the gaming process, black jack is more like poker and préférence. You need to make decisions; for regular wins, it’s better to follow a specific strategy. Baccarat, roulette, slots, and other categories are more about “make a bet and don’t overthink it.” They are based on random chances, while “21” family games are closer to the skill ones.

And compared with poker, blackjack is a game against a house. Classic poker is played in rooms with player vs. player challenges.

Also, one of the main differences is the house edge rate. Blackjack online can provide a low house edge, meaning a high advantage for a player. A solid strategy can down house edge to 0.5%.

How to play Blackjack on Sunplay Casino?

Sunplay Casino provides an easy way to play blackjack. The algorithm is:

• sign up and authorize in the profile;
• deposit through the payment system of your choice;
• open the Blackjack page;
• select and open a game, and enjoy!

Before starting, we recommend you examine a game screen:

• control buttons with in-game decisions: hit, split, stand, double, etc.;
• info about the game: rules, side bets, payments;
• settings: graphics, video, chat, history, etc.

If you know the rules of a selected blackjack version, you can build an optimal strategy faster. And then get more wins!

Blackjack rules

During its evolution, the game got a lot of new features and side bets, but the main principles remained the same.

It’s a game where a player stands against a dealer. It could be played with 1 or several card decks. Modern titles rarely offer 1 deck because, in that case, a player can count cards and win almost every time. So, most casinos provide “21” with several decks, and there’s no sense in counting cards.

Each card has a nominal:

• from king to jack value tens;
• ace — eleven or one;
• from 2 to 10 — the same as a card number.

The aim is to collect points that are 21 or less. At the same time, the amount should be more than the dealer’s. For example:

• you have a king plus 10; it’s worth 20 points;
• a dealer has an ace plus seven, a value of 11+7 = 18. So, you win!

Game process

So, you’ve opened a game. How to play technically?

1. First, you select a chip nominal (for example, 0.20 to 5.00) and click on “Place Bet” at the table. You can click several times to make a bigger stake.
2. Tap “Undo” or “Clear” to change a bet.
3. Press “Deal.” A dealer or a program places cards on the table.
4. Next, you decide what to do. Hit — get one more card. Stand — don’t take cards. Double—double a bet, plus get a third card.
5. The program shows who won.
6. After that, you take a win or lose a stake. And decide if you want to make the next bet.

Which outcomes are possible?

1. If you win, you get both your and the dealer’s stakes.
2. If you win with a blackjack (21 points), you get your stake plus 1.5x the dealer’s bet.
3. If you lose, then your bet goes to the dealer.
4. If you both have the same hand, then you push. I.e., you get your stake back, but nothing adds to it.

More or less, all blackjack games work on that algorithm.

Blackjack Strategies

There are a lot of black jack strategies, but all of them originate from a basic one. The basic strategy has 4 questions that you should answer while making a decision:

1. Surrender? This means you can give up and fold cards at the start of the round. It’s possible only before the Hit move. Many casinos ban that option, so checking its presence in the rules is better.
2. Split? When you get two 10-nominated cards, you can make 2 hands of them and hit more cards. And possibly, more wins.
3. Double? That option leads to better wins. Some casinos ban that option too, and it’s better to check the rules.
4. Stand? It’s the last question, considering whether you should take one more card to get a combination closer to 21.

Some casino blackjack strategy tips:

• Don’t get Insurance when you see a dealer’s Ace. Usually, it doesn’t help.
• Always hit if you have less than 17 points.
• Always split aces and 8’s but never split tens.
• Always stand on 20 points.

You can find helpful spreadsheets with blackjack strategies on the Internet; they make gambling easier.

And the main advice will be to try table games in demo mode. Thanks to that, you can play for free and explore all the rules and details. After that, you can switch to real mode or live blackjack. That way, you have more chances to win real big sums!

How to Select Blackjack Type in Sunplay Casino

Sunplay Casino has a wide variety of blackjack games. Open the Blackjack menu or enter “blackjack” in the search bar. You’ll see all the game variations. Here are the most popular versions:

1. Classic, which has more preferences benefiting players.
2. European usually is played with 2 decks.
3. Pontoon. However, both dealer cards are face down, and players get higher payouts.
4. Match play 21 — all tens are removed.
5. Face up 21 or Double Exposure — both dealers’ cards are face up.
6. Perfect pairs — an extra side bet.
7. Multi-hand — you can play several hands at once.
8. Spanish 21 removes all tens. The house edge is higher, but the blackjack benefit players.

What else can you try at Sunplay Casino?

• Rumba Blackjack 2;
• White Russian and Black Russian;
• Gold 5;
• VIP with Surrender;
• Galaxy;
• Vegas Strip;
• Atlantic City, etc.

Each has little tweaks in the rules that make the process harder or smoother. So, you can select a title that suits you best. It’s worth trying all types of blackjack at Sunplay Casino!

Casino Blackjack Game Providers

So, our casino has several top providers of Blackjack. You can sort them by the Providers filter.

BGaming was launched in 2013 under the name “Softswiss Casino Games.” The brand has SiGMA and EGR B2B awards due to developing a lot of high-quality slots and casino games.

Evolution is a leading live developer founded in 2006. The brand was the first to enter live online casinos worldwide and remained in the #1 position. It gets awards yearly, and many of its games have become instant hits. You can play all Evolution pieces of art at Sunplay Casino!

Ezugi is the 2nd top live provider. Now it partners with Evolution, providing high-quality games from blackjack and roulette to shows.

Mascot provides beautiful slots and tables with attractive winning mechanics, flawless graphics, and animation.

7Mojos Live, launched in 2015, mostly caters to Asian players, so its games have a thick oriental style.

Wazdan specializes in slots mainly but also provides several beautiful blackjack titles.

Pragmatic Play is a highly prized provider famous for its slots and huge jackpot tournaments. Recently they started a live department that quickly became a sensation in casinos.

NetGaming is an English brand launched in 2018. It offers interesting slots and table games.

Xpg is a developer from Slovakia who has been working since 2005. It has offices worldwide and partners with top providers.

So, try them all! Choose the games and enjoy winnings!