The purpose of this game is the same as any free casino blackjack game, to get closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. If players get over 21, they will bust and the dealer will win. The dealer has to stop at soft 17 and players will be able to see one card from the dealer’s 2 cards. Players can also split, double, stand and place insurance.
Vegas Strip Blackjack is one of the may blackjack version that are developed by Microgaming. This game follows the Vegas rules of blackjack. For example, the dealer will have to stop at all hand totals of 17, whether hard or soft. Also, the insurance pays 2 to 1 and Blackjack pays 3 to 2.
Since it is powered by Microgaming, the players can expect to enjoy outstanding visual graphics that will make them feel as if they are playing blackjack at one of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas. This includes the cards, the dealing, the table as well as the card shuffling sounds.
Like any Blackjack game, players will try to get a hand total that is closer to 21 than the hand of the dealer without going over that number. Players will place a bet by choosing a coin size and placing it on the betting area. This bet is the only bet that they will place unless they decide to double down or split their hand. They will then click on deal after they place the bet and they will get 2 cards facing up while the dealer will give himself 2 cards, but one of them is facing down, the hole card and the other is facing up.
Players will hit until they decide to stand or until they bust. Then it is the dealer’s turn. According to the rules of the game, players can only split 3 times to form four hands, they can only get one additional card to any split aces, players can double down after they split and unlike value cards can be split. Players can also double down on any two cards regardless of their total and the game is played with 4 decks of cards with no jokers.
Summary
Vegas Strip Blackjack Gold is played with 4 decks of cards.
