In this article we will consider blackjack games. The most popular of them are European blackjack, Pontoon blackjack and Las Vegas Strip blackjack. In this article you will familiarize with them.

European blackjack. The main aim of all players is to collect the higher combination as a dealer. The card combination must be equal to 21 points. Such combination is called “blackjack”. If the sum of points more than 21 then a player loses the game and his bet.

As opposed to classic blackjack the win in European blackjack is paid out 5:3. The win of classic game is paid out 3:2. During the game a player has the right to double only one time. If dealer has card combination “blackjack” all game’s participants lose their doubled and split bets.

In the past this game wasn’t popular in Europe. But there it hasn’t got a wide spreading. Today this game has been become the favorite game for beginners and experienced players.

Pontoon blackjack. The game is played with eight card decks. Each card deck consists of 52 cards. Ace can give a player one or eleven points. Kings, Queens, Jacks count ten points. Other cards count according their nominal ie deuce – two points, ten – ten points.

The best card combination is „pontoon“. It consists of ace and picture card or ten. According to the rules the win is paid out 2:1. The following card combination is “Five Card Trick”. It consists of five cards with the common sum 21. The win is paid out 3:1. Other card combinations win or lose 1:1.

If a player has two equal cards (split cards) then he can split them. If a player has two Queens then splitting is possible. Players have the right to split infinitely.

Sometimes there is the card combination “Queen Pontoon”. It is combination from three seven. In this case the win is paid out 3:1.

Las Vegas Strip blackjack. Las Vegas Strip blackjack has the same rules as traditional blackjack. But there are several additions. Before you decide to play Las Vegas Strip, we advise you, familiarize the rules of the game. If you can play classic blackjack game then it will be not difficult for you to play Las Vegas Strip blackjack.

The aim of the game is to beat the dealer. To do it you should to collect the strongest card combination (ace and ten) and score 21 points. The player who has this combination wins. While playing you can double and split the bets. After you have got the cards you can double your bet. If you split two aces and later get ten then your combination is not “blackjack”. You may split aces only one time. Three times you may split your cards.

In this review we have told you about the more popular blackjack games. Choose the favorite game and take pleasure!