If you know how to play Blackjack table game, it’s high time to be familiar with one of its version, namely “European Blackjack” which looks traditionally at first sight but not all rules remain the same.

“European Blackjack” differs slightly from traditional Blackjack table game. Mostly because of the fact that there are 2 decks of 52 cards which are shuffled after every hand. However, the major difference is that the dealer is only dealt one face up card at the beginning.

In “European Blackjack” you’ll compete against the dealer. Speaking briefly, start you game with placing a bet on the table, then you’ll be dealt 2 cards face up while the dealer receives only one. You can receive 2 cards for each hand you decided to bet on. After that, you have to decide on your next step. The main aim of Blackjack is to get 21 points or the value as close to 21 as possible without going over. Thus cards from two to nine have a value equal to the one shown on the card, but tens, Kings, Queens, and Jacks have ten points. The Ace can be counted as one or eleven, depending on what will be better for you. After receiving those 2 cards mentioned before, you’ve got 4 available steps to make: Hit – ask for one another card, Stand – stop getting more cards and wait for the results, Split – divide cards into two separate deals and take some other cards to accompany them, Double – double the bet on any two cards also after splitting, you can only double if your card values are 9, 10 or 11. Do your best not to have 22 or more as you’ll be busted and finish this deal. Dealer has also some rules to obey: he stops asking for more cards when he has 17 and he has to draw if its total is 16.

Sometimes there is an option to buy insurance which costs a half of your bet. This situation takes place when the dealer’s card face up is Ace. This means, that there is a 50% chance of dealer’s having Blackjack. So you can insure yourself with some money getting back after this deal.

Undoubtedly, the graphics look simple but there cannot be any additional variations, as Blackjack is known from being classic in both land-based and online casinos. Much useful information you can read straight from the green table, but if you still have some doubts, you can open the Help section and check the game rules or paytables.

Summing up, “European Blackjack” from BetSoft is gaining popularity as the best blackjack game variation to play. In this variation, the house advantage is significantly decreased as the game is dealt with only 2 decks of cards. Time is money so don’t hesitate and check if this game can become one of your favourites.