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Blackjack: Return to Player and Soft 17 rule

What is the Return to Player (RTP) in Blackjack?

Return to Player (RTP) is the theoretical percentage of wagered money that a game pays back to players over time.

RTP varies depending on the Blackjack variant.

 

What is the RTP for each Blackjack variant?

  • Blackjack (Three-seat): 95.38%
  • Classic Blackjack: 99.41%
  • Premium Blackjack: 99.67%

 

What's the Soft 17 rule?

A Soft 17 is a hand that includes an ace counted as 11, giving a total of 17 (for example, ace + 6).

 

How does Soft 17 affect gameplay?

Dealer rules (Classic Blackjack)

  • The dealer must hit on Soft 17
  • The dealer must also hit on all totals of 16 or less

 

Player payout example

If you have Blackjack (a two-card total of 21) and the dealer has Soft 17:

  • You are paid at 3:2 odds

 

Where can I find full Blackjack rules?

Head to the 'How to Play section for Blackjack' on our website for full rules and gameplay details.

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