Microgaming Blackjack

Microgaming blackjack refers to the series of blackjack games on offer through Microgaming software. Blackjack rules vary from country to country and from casino to casino. Sometimes different tables in the same casino play different rules. Microgaming blackjack has compiled a collection of the most popular blackjack games from land casinos. The collection also includes versions unique to Microgaming software that can be played only in Microgaming casinos. The latest version of Microgaming blackjack games comes with improved playability and enhanced graphics. Before zeroing in on any one game from the Microgaming blackjack stable it would be prudent to look at a cross section of games so that the player has an idea of what is on offer and can make a considered choice. It is with this objective that some of the more popular Microgaming blackjack games are being reviewed.

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High Streak European Blackjack Gold is a two deck game based on European blackjack rules. The Microgaming blackjack twist is a side bet, known as High Streak, that gives increasing higher payouts for more consecutive wins. The first win pays at 1 to 1, the second consecutive win pays at 2 to 1, the third consecutive win pays at 5 to 1 and the fourth consecutive win pays at 10 to 1.

Big Five Blackjack Gold encompasses the latest features from Microgaming software’s latest version, Viper. The expert mode has an auto play feature that enables players to feed in their strategy. The computer, based on this strategy, will then make the players’ moves. All games are recorded by Microgaming blackjack and the players can review and change their strategy.

Bonus Blackjack Gold is played with the rule that the dealer hits on a soft 17. However Microgaming blackjack has added a bonus bet to attract players. This refers to the first two cards dealt to the player. If these cards are the jack and ace of spades the bonus bet pays at 50 to 1. If these cards are the jack and ace of the same suit (other than spades) the bonus bet pays at 25 to 1. Both payouts are in addition to the normal blackjack payout of 3 to 2. If the cards are suited cards then the bonus bet pays at 5 to 2.

Spanish 21 Multi Hand Blackjack has some interesting variations introduced by Microgaming blackjack. The game uses 8 decks of 48 cards. The tens are removed. This is a multi hand deck with the players being able to play up to five hands simultaneously. A Player Payout Bonus is awarded if the player reaches a hand value of 21. The Bonus amount depends on the number of cards taken to reach 21. This bonus is not paid if the hand is split or doubled. Spanish 21 Multi Hand Blackjack is a hole card game in which the dealer checks for blackjack before the player makes his moves.

Microgaming blackjack games can be played at Microgaming online casinos. The details of which games are played at which casinos can be obtained at the casinos or at Microgaming blackjack website.