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Lucky Lucky Blackjack

Everyone needs a little luck at the casino, and many people rely

on a bit (or more) of superstition in order to get fortune on their side. Whether that

means a special routine, a lucky friend, or some other charm, it�s only natural to feel

a little more confident when you have a special something making you feel as though

nothing can go wrong.

Luck is a major theme in Lucky Lucky Blackjack, an online casino

game developed by NYX Gaming. Of course, you�ll need a mix of good fortune and skillful

play to come out on top in this game, as understanding strategy has always been an

important part of any version of blackjack. But you�ll also have the opportunity to

take a chance on the �Lucky Lucky� side bet, one that will pay off handsomely if you

can emulate the old three-reel slot machines and match three sevens across the

board.

How to Play

If you�re a veteran blackjack player, then the rules of this game

will come as second nature to you. But if you�re relatively new to this casino

favorite, then we�ll guide you through how to play Lucky Lucky Blackjack, including the

specific rules used in this variant of the game � one that uses a mix of

player-friendly rules and a few that are better for the house.

Blackjack is a game in

which cards are dealt out of a shoe of six decks of standard playing cards. The object

for the player is to beat the dealer by making a hand that is closer to a value of 21

points than the dealer without going over that number.

This version offers you the

opportunity to play up to three hands at once. At the start of each round, you may make

bets on up to three different betting spots. Optionally, you may also make a side bet

on any hand that you are playing. We�ll talk more about this side bet in a later

section, as it is entirely voluntary: you can play this game for any stakes you like

with no obligation to take this secondary wager.

Each hand you play will be dealt two

cards face up, while the dealer�s hand will get one card face up and one face down (the

�hole card�). Every card has a value that adds to the score of your hand. Numbered

cards are worth their printed value, while face cards are worth ten. Aces are normally

worth 11, but can also be worth one point if they would otherwise take a player over

the magic total of 21.

The best possible starting hand � an ace and a ten-point card,

worth 21 points � is called a blackjack, making it the game�s namesake. This hand will

win against any dealer hand, other than a blackjack of their own, in which case the

result is a push. If the dealer has an ace or ten showing, they will check for

blackjack to see if the hand should end immediately; if the up card is an ace, they

will also offer insurance to the player hands. This bet costs half as much as the wager

on the hand; if the dealer does end up having a blackjack, then it will pay out at

2-1.

Assuming there are no blackjacks, the player will then have the chance to improve

each of their hands, if they wish to do so. There are four different actions that can

be taken while playing, though some are only available in limited situations. Here�s a

breakdown of what you could do during play:

Stand: If you�re satisfied with your hand,

you can stand � a move that means you�ll take no further cards and stick with what you

have so far.

Hit: If you want a new card, you can choose to hit. The dealer will give

you one more card, after which you can make another decision to hit or stand.

Double

Down: If you�re confident in your ability to win a hand, you can double down by placing

a second bet equal to your initial wager. In this case, you�ll be given one more card,

after which you must stand on whatever total you have. This option is only available on

your initial two card hand; in addition, this version of the game only allows you to

double down on a total of 9, 10, or 11.

Split: If you have two cards of the same rank �

such as two jacks or two sevens � you may start your action by splitting them into two

separate hands. Each of these hands will be dealt a second card, and each will be

played independently for a full bet. In this game, no further splits are allowed after

this initial split; however, you may fully play out both hands, even if you have split

aces.

There are two ways in which your action might end. First, if you stand on any

total, the action will move to the next player. Secondly, making a total of 22 or more

will cause your hand to bust. When this happens, you lose immediately: all bets on that

hand are lost. The game will automatically stand for you if you have a total of 21, but

all other decisions are entirely up to you.

Once all player hands have either stood or

busted, it�s the dealer�s turn to act. First, the dealer will reveal its face down

card. Then, they will play out their hand based on a very simple set of rules. If the

dealer has 16 or less, they will always hit; if the dealer has 17 or more, they will

always stand.

If the dealer busts, all remaining player hands automatically win. If the

dealer stands, players that have a higher score than the dealer win, while those with a

lower score lose (ties are resolved as pushes). All player wins earn even money, with

the exception of blackjacks, which pay out at 3-2 odds.

At this point, you�ll have the

opportunity to make your bets for the next hand. This version even offers up a couple

of handy buttons: rebet, if you want to repeat your wagers exactly, or 2x rebet, if

you�d like to double your previous bets. Note that the cards that were used in the last

hand will be reshuffled into the shoe each time, meaning you are always playing out of

a �fresh� shoe each round.

Feeling Lucky?

Then there is that Lucky Lucky side bet that

is available on every hand. Unlike the main action, there�s no skill involved here: the

result of each bet is entirely decided by the mix of your two cards and the dealer�s up

card. Certain combinations will earn you money, while all others lose on the spot.

The

best thing you can see is a whole lot of sevens, especially if they are of the same

suit. However, any total (between the three cards) of 19 to 21 will earn you at least a

small prize. In addition, all prizes are larger if all three cards share the same suit.

Here�s the breakdown of what you can expect to win on this wager:

Total of 19 or 20:

2-1

Total of 21: 3-1

Total of 21, All Cards Suited: 15-1

6-7-8: 25-1

7-7-7: 50-1

6-7-8,

All Cards Suited: 100-1

7-7-7, All Cards Suited: 200-1

Playing the Percentages

Overall,

this version of blackjack is a pretty good one for players. The mix of positive and

negative rules works out to a house edge of just 0.37%, and that�s hard to beat at most

casinos.

Of course, this is a game of strategy, so you won�t get those excellent odds

just by showing up and playing at random. Instead, you�ll want to use what�s known as

�basic strategy,� making the correct plays for every possible situation you might find

yourself in. Thankfully, there is no requirement to memorize any of this, as charts

that fully detail these strategies are widely available on the Internet.

In addition,

we can give you an even quicker, simple guide to use if you just want a strategy that

will help you avoid big mistakes without getting too complex. Here�s a quick set of

guidelines you can use, based on a strategy developed by Michael Shackleford:

For this

strategy, note that hands are considered �hard� unless they have an ace that still

counts as 11 points, in which case they are �soft.�

You should never take insurance

when offered by the dealer.

Hard Hands

Double down with 9 against a dealer showing 3-6.

Double down with a 10 or 11 if you have a larger total than the dealer.

Hit with any

other total of 11 or less.

Stand with any total of 17 or more.

With totals of 12-16,

hit against a dealer 2-6, and stand against a dealer 7 or higher.

Soft Hands

Hit with a

total of 18 or less.

Stand with a total of 19 or more.

Splitting

Always split pairs of

eights or aces.

Never split fours, fives, or tens.

For other pairs, split if the dealer

is showing a 2-6, but do not split against a 7 or higher.

This strategy should keep you

within a couple tenths of a percent of the optimal theoretical returns. By the way, if

you�re curious about the side bet, Lucky Lucky comes with a house edge of about 5.86%.

That�s hardly outrageous in the world of casino bonus bets, but it�s not great, either;

even if you enjoy this option, you should probably either play it for much less than

your blackjack wagers, or just once in a while for a change of pace.

A Visually

Appealing and Fun Variant

Lucky Lucky Blackjack stands on its own as a fairly good

version of blackjack, but there are a few added touches that we�d like to point out.

The game is a joy to interact with, thanks to a visually attractive and easy to

navigate interface that is simultaneously slick but easy to use. The action could be a

bit faster, but that�s hardly a major issue, and there are a few ways to speed things

up: for instance, there is an option to turn off insurance offers if you never plan to

take them (as we recommend), and a button allows you to speed up payments at the end of

each round. There are also some excellent dealer voice effects, which you can turn off

if you start to find them annoying.

Overall, the combination of great presentation and

excellent odds make this one of the better online blackjack games we�ve played in a

while. If you�ve been looking for a new Internet version of 21 to play, then Lucky

Lucky Blackjack is well worth a try.