Blackjack Toronto Live Casino Game

Expect to hear something other than the Ontario accent from the croupiers hosting the Blackjack Toronto tables. However, from this OnAir Entertainment live dealer version of blackjack you can expect to receive an opportunity to experience the authentic magic of the casino floor via 4K streams.

This classic 7-seat blackjack table is played with an American deal style and a couple of tempting side bets. Let’s examine the rules and tips for playing this Toronto-inspired blackjack game. 

How to Play Blackjack Toronto: A Step-by-Step Guide

OnAir Entertainment is not reinventing the wheel with its Toronto version of blackjack. The game follows the standard blueprint, and any player with previous blackjack experience will feel right at home. We have a guide for novice players, outlining each step during a standard hand. This is the sequence of steps:

• Join a Table: Access the Casino Days platform and navigate to the live casino section to enter a blackjack table. 
• Choose Your Bet Amount: You will have 12 seconds to decide on the stake, but be mindful of staying within the table limits, which range from $50 to $2,000.
• The Croupier Deals the Cards: The dealer will draw 2 cards from the shoe and place them upward-facing at your position on the table, marked with your name, and 2 cards for his hand, with only 1 being upward-facing.  
• Consider Your Options: Assess the value of your hand and decide whether to stand, hit, double down, or split. 
• End of Round: After your next move, which can include a third card being dealt, the hand with the higher value will win. If you hold that winning hand, the payout is automatically credited to your account.

Game Rules and Betting Options

A presenter hosts Blackjack Toronto and allows up to 7 players at the table. It's played with 8 decks, and the cards have the following values: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 retain their face values. Jack, Queen, and King each count as 10s, while an Ace can have a value of 1 or 11, depending on the hand value. 

The goal is to reach a higher card score without exceeding 21. A total score of 21 on the 2 initial cards is called Blackjack, but a score over 21 is a bust. You will compete against the croupier's hand rather than the other players. 

After the croupier deals the 2 initial face-up cards, you can Stand and go with your hand or Hit, which is a signal to receive another card. Double Down is another option, allowing you to double the stake and receive only 1 extra card. You can also Split if both initial cards have the same value.

Special Features

Blackjack Toronto includes two optional side bets, available in combination with the main bet. Any winnings from a side bet are independent of the outcome in the base round. The side bets are:

• Perfect Pairs allows you to win if your 2 initial cards of equal face value comprise any type of pair, such as a Perfect Pair consisting of 2 identical cards, a Coloured Pair of a different suit but the same rank and colour, and a Mixed Pair with different suits and different colour, but the same rank:
• 21+3 side bet enables you to win if your initial cards and the dealers' upcard create any of the following 3-card poker combinations: Suited Trips, Straight Flush, Three-of-a-kind, Straight, and Flush.

Our Blackjack Toronto Tips and Strategies

There are various strategies, but you cannot expect guaranteed results. Several tips for a blackjack session include:

• Always split Aces and 8’s to increase winning chances. 
• Double down on 11 if the dealer's upcard is from 2 up to 10
• If the dealer's face-up card is an Ace, use the Insurance bet.
• Bankroll management is crucial for long-term success.

Blackjack Toronto RTP and House Edge: What You Need to Know

The house edge in Blackjack Toronto is 0.5%, and the RTP for the two side bets is higher. The Perfect Pair side bet offers an RTP of 95.90%, and for 21+3 side bet, the RTP is 96.30%.

Payout Potential of Blackjack Toronto Live Casino Game

The standard payout in the main game is at 3:2 odds, while with an Insurance bet, it declines to 2:1. Higher payouts are available with the side bets, with a Perfect Pairs offering 25:1 odds, a Coloured Pair offering 12:1 odds, and 6:1 odds are provided for a Mixed Pair. For the 21+3 side bet, payouts vary from 5:1 to 100:1, with the Flush bet offering the smallest odds and the Suited Trips providing the highest odds.

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