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Atlantic City Blackjack tends to have the best rules for players out of all the versions found online. Played with 8 decks, the dealer stands on all 17’s and above, even if all hands stand to win if they stand.

Atlantic City Blackjack Rules

Players can double on any starting hand and can split every pair once. You are able to double after splitting once but cannot split a hand twice. When splitting Aces, only one further card is allowed.

Insurance is available and pays 2 to 1 whilst Blackjack pays 1.5 to 1.

If the Dealer shows an Ace, players are offered Insurance and then the Dealer will check for Blackjack before any further action, the hand ends if they have Blackjack and Insurance wins if they don’t then any Insurance bets are collected as losers and the hand continues as normal.

There is an option to Surrender in Atlantic City Blackjack, which means you can give up your hand before you make any further actions such as Hitting or Standing, you get half of your stake back, this can be useful in some circumstances where the Dealer has a high upturned card and you have a hand that is unlikely to win.

Above is an example of the layout for an Atlantic City Blackjack game, you will see that you can choose to play up to 5 hands at a time if you wish, each of them just needs to beat the Dealer in order to win.

Atlantic City Blackjack Rules
RTP:	99.65%
Blackjack Pays:	3 to 2
Number of Decks:	8
Dealer Rule:	Stand on all 17’s and above
Dealer Peek:	Yes
Insurance:	Yes
Surrender:	Yes after first 2 cards
Split:	Yes
Re-Split:	Yes
Double:	Yes
Double after Split:	Yes
Hit Split Aces:	Yes
Side Game:	No
Multiple Hands:	Yes

Atlantic City Strategy

Atlantic City Blackjack is a fairly standard version and therefore there aren’t any rules that differentiate the standard strategy.

Remember the chart below is just a suggestion and the casino will always have the edge over the player as in any casino game.

However, by following the chart below, you will have the best possible chance of finishing ahead in any session that you play.

Hard Hands – No Ace

Dealers Upturned Card
Your hand	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
5 to 8	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H	H
9	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
10	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
11	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H
12	H	H	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
13	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
14	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	H	H
15	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	H	SR	H
16	S	S	S	S	S	H	H	SR	SR	SR
17+	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

H = Hit D = Double
S = Stand SR = Surrender

Soft Hands – With an Ace

Dealers Upturned Card
Your hand	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
A2	H	H	H	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
A3	H	H	H	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
A4	H	H	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
A5	H	H	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
A6	H	D	D	D	D	H	H	H	H	H
A7	S	D	D	D	D	S	S	H	H	H
A8	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
A9	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

H = Hit D = Double
S = Stand

Pairs

Dealers Card
Your hand	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	A
2,2	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	H	H	H	H
3,3	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	H	H	H	H
4,4	H	H	H	SP	SP	H	H	H	H	H
5,5	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	H	H
6,6	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	H	H	H	H	H
7,7	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	H	H	H	H
8,8	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP
9,9	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	S	SP	SP	S	S
10,10	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
A,A	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP	SP

H = Hit D = Double
S = Stand SP = Split

Atlantic City Tips

Never take Insurance- this is always tempting if the Dealer shows an Ace, but it is one of the worst Casino bets around. At the standard payout of 2 to 1, Insurance is a bet that is 8% against the player and therefore should be avoided at all costs – you may get a win some of the time, but long term you will always be a losing player with this type of bet.

Don’t be afraid to Surrender – It is understandable that some players don’t like giving up their hand and accepting a loss without taking it all the way, but it is an advantage to the player to have this option as not all versions of Blackjack offer it, so make the most of it when you can.

Atlantic City Gambling

Always play within your means – this counts for all casino games, not just Atlantic City Blackjack, but the aim of the game is to enjoy yourself and you won’t do this if you are gambling money you can’t afford to lose or getting worried and/or upset every time you lose a hand.

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Jim Tomlin@jdtomlin68May 30th, 2018 - 01:50pm@jdtomlin68

With not one but two new casinos due to open in Atlantic City over the summer, now is the perfect time to visit the city famous for its boardwalks and beaches. But before you jet off to chase down Steve Buscemi, check out our handy guide so that you get the most out of your time at the casinos in ‘The World’s Famous Playground’.

Free Drinks

In Atlantic City the drinks are free as long as you’re playing on the casino floor. But it’s important to remember that too much alcohol will dull the senses, so if you’re playing a serious game you might want to pace yourself. However, if you are simply playing for fun, go wild. Some of the casino watering holes even have slot machines at the bar, so you can order free drinks while you play.

Player Cards

If you’ve never been to a brick-and-mortar casino before, player cards are the equivalent of loyalty or VIP schemes at online casinos, or your free coffee stamp cards. Most of the resorts in Atlantic City offer a reward card, letting you accumulate points every time you play at the casino, shop in the hotel, or make future bookings either in Atlantic City or one of the hotel’s sister sites. Once you’ve garnered enough points, you can use them to earn gaming points, or to get discounts on meals, room prices or holidays. Most will also act as a gateway to exclusive competitions and giveaways run by the resort.

It’s All Connected

Although it’s a beautiful resort, the New Jersey weather can be sporadic. To save you getting caught in a rain shower, several of the casinos have inter-connected walkways and bridges so you don’t need to go back out onto the boardwalk. The Taj Mahal links up to both The Showboat and to Resorts Hotel and Casino. Caesars Palace also shares a passageway to Bally’s Atlantic City Resort.

Party All Night

Atlantic City comes to life at night, so if you want to blow off some steam away from the casinos, there are plenty of nightspots to choose from. Many of the clubs offer free entry before 10pm, but you can always return later once your hand has been stamped with the club’s brand. So if you want to go clubbing later but still want to stay at the casino for a while, you can quickly pop out and claim your free entry for later.

See The Sights

Although many people come to Atlantic City for the casino action, there’s plenty to see and do if you want to have a break or luck out and spend your betting budget. The Absecon Lighthouse is New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse, and climbing up its 228 steps offers a panoramic view of Atlantic City and the Atlantic Ocean. If you stroll down Atlantic Avenue all the way to neighbouring Margate City, you can climb inside Lucy the Elephant, a six-storey roadhouse attraction that’s now a National Historic Landmark.

Explore Boardwalk Empire

Although the HBO show Boardwalk Empire was set in Atlantic City during the 1920s, the show itself was mostly filmed in producer Martin Scorsese’s native New York. Years after it ended, fans are still able to explore the history behind some of the real-life characters that inspired the show.

Steve Buscemi’s character Nucky Thompson was based on the real-life corrupt Atlantic City treasurer Enoch ”Nucky” Johnson. Just like his on-screen counterpart, he stayed as a permanent guest at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, taking over a full floor. The building is now private apartments, but visitors can see remnants of the hotel in the lobby.

If you’re a little peckish, why not try the Knife & Fork. The original restaurant opened in 1912 by the mayor of Atlantic City and was frequented by Enoch Johnson during prohibition, as the rules were ignored within its walls. The eatery has changed hands many times, but has now been renovated and restored.

Parking Receipts

This tip might not be the most glamorous, but it’ll save you money that can then be spent inside the casinos. If you drove to a particular casino, make sure you keep your parking receipt – they can be used at the next casino so long as you leave before sunrise. Lots of restaurants also offer reduced or free parking vouchers, but you may need to ask for them.

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