Blackjack Block Bonus®
Currently played Live in South Africa, Egypt, Latvia, Estonia, Ireland, Morocco.
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Blackjack Block Bonus®
Currently
played Live in South Africa, Egypt, Latvia, Estonia, Ireland, Morocco.
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The concept of Blackjack Block®
A Blackjack Block bet wins; if 1 of the first two cards dealt to a blackjack
hand is the same suit as the dealer's first card and higher in rank. If not the
Blackjack Block bet lose.
A Blackjack Block bet is made prior to the initial deal and must be supported by
a regular blackjack bet on the same betting box.
All Blackjack Block wagers are decided and acted on by the dealer at the
completion of the initial deal.
|
Hand |
Blackjack Block® Description |
Pays |
|
Ultimate-Block |
Player has suited pair (i.e. same-suit, same-rank), same suit as and higher than the dealer's first card. |
35 to 1 |
|
Pair-Block |
Player has pair one card of which is same suit as and higher than the dealer's first card. |
10 to 1 |
|
Flush-Block |
Player's has suited cards one card of which is same suit as and higher than the dealer's first card. |
5 to 1 |
|
Block |
One of the Player's two cards is the same suit as, and higher than, the dealer's first card. |
2 to 1 |
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If one of the player's cards matches the dealer’s first card in both rank and suit, and the other card does not or is a suit match but is lower in rank, the player shall have a push. |
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House Percentage
The
house percentage varies with the number of decks being used.
|
Decks in Shoe |
Normal-Block |
Flush-Block |
Pair-Block |
Ultimate-Block |
House Percentage |
|
1 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
15 to 1 |
N/A |
5.88% |
|
2 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
60 to 1 |
5.43% |
|
3 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
50 to 1 |
4.52% |
|
4 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
40 to 1 |
5.21% |
|
5 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
35 to 1 |
5.61% |
|
6 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
35 to 1 |
5.32% |
|
7 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
35 to 1 |
5.11% |
|
8 |
2 to 1 |
5 to 1 |
10 to 1 |
35 to 1 |
4.96% |
Note: The house percentage can be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing the payout odds.
Summary
Blackjack Block®
is an optional side bet for
blackjack that is fast and easy to play. It is a non-volatile bet that has the
potential to significantly boost game turnover without affecting playing
strategy. It offers a much needed enhancement to the game of blackjack.
This invention can also be used for Internet entertainment and video slot
machines. It could also be stored on a disk and played on a computer or
interactive television.