People see an R5 minimum bet and think, “That’s nothing! Let me just try it real quick”. That’s how many people end up learning the rules of the game by wasting their own money.
First Person Blackjack on YesPlay is just what you need when you want to test your luck without having to deal with other people at the table and some poes taking 10 minutes to make a decision. However, here is one rule that you need to know so you can avoid getting ripped off like so many before you.
Split rule
One thing you have to remember is that a split hand is not considered Blackjack. So, if you split a hand and make 21, that 21 is just a regular hand and nothing else. The Blackjack only counts if you get it in the original two cards. So don’t go celebrating before you see that money.
Since it can look deceiving, read the rules. You can split cards with the same value, but you can do it only one time. If you split Aces, then you’re getting one extra card and that’s it. It is super important to read these rules, and you can check this on YesPlay.
Quick facts
- YesPlay has a game called First Person Blackjack which you can find under Casino Games. Evolution is the company that developed this game. You can start betting with as little as R5.
- The rules say it uses 8 decks and shuffles before each round, so you can’t really predict or guess anything.
- It’s nice to be able to bet on five hands at once, but it can be a slippery slope and before you know it, you’ve lost more than you intended.
- The dealer must hit on 16 or less and stand on soft 17 or more.
- You can get insurance only if the dealer’s card is an Ace, and it gives payout of 2:1 if it comes in.
- Two extra side bets are Perfect Pairs and 21+3, but you’ll need to make a regular blackjack bet first.
- Payouts are what you would expect: if you get Blackjack, you get 3:2 and a regular winning hand gets you 1:1.
If you split your hand and then end up with 21, keep in mind it’s not the same as getting 21 without splitting.
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