European Blackjack from Cryptologic

CryptoLogic is no stranger to the world of online casino gaming. This Toronto-based company is an innovator developer of quality games and some of the most advanced technology on the planet. Their latest online casino game to grace the cyber-gaming world is European Blackjack.

Smooth and comfortable gaming

Players are afforded the opportunity to play up to 5 hands of blackjack simultaneously. The goal of course is to hit blackjack/21 or to beat the dealer's hand. There are realistic casino sounds and high-class graphics to ensure that the look and feel of a real-life casino is maintained throughout.

European Blackjack by CryptoLogic makes use of 8 decks of cards. The European Blackjack rules are the same as the Atlantic City Blackjack rules with one significant difference - 1 split is permitted. The rules of this particular game are as follows:

• The blackjack dealers checks the hole card for blackjack
• Players are allowed to double on their first two cards
• The blackjack dealer always stands soft on 17
• There is no option to surrender
• There is only 1 split allowed

In this variant of the game of blackjack, the dealer receives a 2nd card once the players have completed their hands. This type of gaming practices is common in Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos. Blackjack pays odds of 3 to 2 and insurance pays odd of 2 to 1. The house edge in this game is 0.49%. In the event of a push, the game is classified as a tie. At European Blackjack tables, the minimum bet is £2 and the max wager per hand is £/2,500.