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American Blackjack is a card game by Nucleus Gaming released on 23 October 2019. It is not a reel slot, but an RNG blackjack table game where the player competes against the dealer and tries to reach a total closer to 21 without exceeding it.

The game runs in HTML5 and is available on desktop computers, smartphones and tablets. RTP for the Nucleus Gaming version is not disclosed in public catalogues, so the actual theoretical return depends on the rules used by the operator and the quality of the player’s basic strategy.

Game features

• Hit
• Stand
• Double
• Split
• Insurance
• Hole Card
• Blackjack

The main objective is to form a hand stronger than the dealer’s without exceeding 21. After the initial deal, the player may take another card with Hit, stop with Stand, double the wager with Double or split a pair with Split if that option is available for the current hand.

Insurance is offered in situations where the dealer has a card that creates a risk of blackjack. This wager is separate from the main hand and is used as protection against a natural dealer blackjack.

Rules and gameplay

American Blackjack uses the American game format. The dealer receives one face-up card and one hole card, while the player makes decisions on the hand before the round ends. Descriptions of the Nucleus Gaming version state that the dealer plays to 17 and takes another card on soft 17.

Blackjack is normally the strongest starting hand. A standard winning hand is paid according to the game rules, while equal totals result in a push and the stake is returned. If the player’s card total exceeds 21, the hand loses regardless of the dealer’s later actions.

Theme and style

American Blackjack is presented in a classic casino style. The screen shows a card table, chips, cards and clear action buttons. The game belongs to the following categories: blackjack, table games, card games, casino classics and casino games.

Unlike video slots, there are no paylines, reels, Wild or Scatter symbols. The main interest comes from the blackjack rules, the available decisions and the influence of strategy on the result.

Popularity among players

American Blackjack by Nucleus Gaming may appeal to players from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. It suits users who prefer a card game rather than spinning reels.

American Blackjack is particularly useful for players who want to learn the basic blackjack actions, practise Split and Double, understand Insurance and test American rules without risking their balance.