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

The game runs in HTML5 and is available on 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 of the specific operator and the quality of the player's basic strategy.

Game features

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

The main goal is to build a hand stronger than the dealer's without exceeding 21. After the initial deal, the player can take a card with Hit, stop with Stand, double the bet with Double or split a pair with Split if that option is available for the current hand.

Insurance is offered when the dealer has a card that creates a risk of blackjack. This bet is separate from the main hand and acts as protection against a natural blackjack by the dealer.

Rules and gameplay

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

Blackjack is usually the strongest starting combination. A regular winning hand pays according to the standard rules, while equal totals result in a push and the bet 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 uses 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 blackjack rules, action choices and the effect of strategy on the result.

Popularity among players

American Blackjack by Nucleus Gaming may appeal to players from the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. The game suits players who prefer card games to reel spins.

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