Vegas Downtown Blackjack

There is no prizes for guessing where this Blackjack variant got its name! A must play blackjack game that offers a low house edge and some very liberal rules.

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Number Of Decks: In the game of Vegas Downtown Blackjack two normal decks of playing cards are in play.

Splitting Rules: You are permitted to split any two cards that are both the same for example 2 x 8's or any two cards that have the same value such cards possibly being a King and a Jack, Queen and a Ten, Ten and a King etc.

You are also allowed by virtue of the game rules to split a hand up to three times so you could end up playing with a maximum of four separate hands. It should be pointed out that split Aces will be dealt just one card and then the hand will stand.

Doubling Down Rules: The game rules dictate that in the game of Vegas Downtown Blackjack you can Double Down on any two cards, but will mean you having to place another wager equal to your initial bet. You are also allowed to Double Down after a Split.

Dealer Play: The Dealer will also, when faced with a soft 17, hit his hand. This game is a hole card game and that means the Dealer will always be checking for Blackjack when he is holding a Ten or an Ace. If he has, then he will show his hand and the game will end.

All online games are structured so that a full shuffle is performed before a new game commences, as you may know bricks and mortar casinos usually only shuffle the deck when they are 2/3 the way through a shoe.

Payout and House Edge: A Blackjack hand in the Vegas Downtown game pays 3 to 2, and a winning Insurance bet pays 2-1. The house edge of Microgamings Vegas Downtown game is 0.39%.

Vegas Downtown Blackjack - Hint and Tips Players are advised to always stand if you get either 17+, a soft 20 or a pair of Tens. You should double down any hand worth eleven, even if the Dealer appears to be holding a good card.

If you are dealt a pair of Aces then always split them. The worst bet you can make is to take insurance as the house edge on the Insurance bet alone is 6.796%, so never take it!

A good time, and the only time you should hit a pair of 5's is when the Dealer is showing ten or eleven, if he is holding anything else then you should double down.