Vegas Strip Blackjack

Blackjack comes in different forms and variations, one of which is the Vegas Strip. A great number of casinos all over the world offer the Vegas Strip that can also be found online thanks to some of the largest casino and gaming software providers in the world. This is even better, as players are provided with the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the gameplay from the comfort of their home by using only their personal computer, tablet or smartphone.

Usually, there are a lot of decisions to be made over the gameplay of Vegas Strip, which is why this variation is considered to be more appropriate for more experienced players.

Overview

Vegas Strip is only part of the dozens of Blackjack variations provided by both land- and web-based casinos and is available to players from all over the world. Still, Las Vegas is the destination where this blackjack type is most preferred.

The Vegas Strip variation is played under the original blackjack rules plus a few more specific ones. The game is played not against the other players, but against the dealer. In addition, the game’s objective remains the same – the player is required to get a hand that is worth a higher value than the one gotten by the dealer, without exceeding a total of 21.

Rules

A total of four decks consisting of 52 cards are used in the Vegas Strip Blackjack variation. The decks are shuffled after each hand is played.

All general rules of the game of blackjack are applied in Vegas Strip as well. Still, there are some special ones that are exactly what makes the variation different from the original game.

The players are required to place their bets at the beginning of the game. There are different bet levels, so players, and especially beginners, should remember to choose a table with a minimum bet that they can afford without risking a lot. Then, after players place their wagers, two cards are dealt out to each player by the dealer, who also deals two cards to themselves.

The opportunities provided to players after the cards are dealt, are exactly the same as the ones in the classic game of blackjack. Players need to make a decision whether to hit, split, stand, take insurance, double down or surrender.

Dealer Play Rule

The cards are revealed by the dealer at the end of each hand. What is specific for the Vegas Strip variation of blackjack is that if the dealer’s hand is equal to 17 or more, they stand. In case that their hand’s amount is smaller than 17, they take extra cards.

In addition, if the dealer’s card that is placed face up is an Ace, the player is first provided with the chance of choosing insurance. Then, the dealer checks for a twenty-one. If the value of the dealer’s face-up card is equal to 10, then they check directly for a blackjack. The dealer wins immediately in case their hand is equal to 21.

Split Rule

The Split Rule is also applicable in Vegas Strip. Players are permitted to split any two cards of the same denomination or value, and after choosing to do so, their hand is separated into two new hands. After making such a choice, players are required to place a new bet of the same value as their original wager. Re-splitting is allowed twice, but it is not permitted in cases when it comes to a combination of two Aces.

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