Playing progressive jackpot blackjack is a great past time for online blackjack players. When looking at progressive jackpots people generally think of slot machines and not card games such as blackjack. In fact many people do not even know that you can play progressive jackpot blackjack.
Those people who like to take the chance for a bigger win versus a smaller win will know about these games as they seek them out. Generally these are high rollers who are willing to risk their money for the potential a progressive blackjack game can bring. They understand that in order to qualify for the jackpot they will need to place a side bet and are happy to do as they potential payoff is worth the added investment.
Online Casino Blackjack works the same as any other blackjack games. The only difference is the ability to place a side wager in order to be able to win the progressive jackpot. The game is played with 8 decks of cards and will include a side bet of $1, which goes into the progressive jackpot. Anyone can play the game without making the side bet but why risks the missing out on a potentially huge win like a progressive win. Blackjack progressive wins are won when a player is dealt 4 aces. The aces dealt will need to be all black or all red. In addition there are other payouts based on getting a combination of 4 aces.
Progressive blackjack will be different based on the software or casino you may play at but generally this is how it is won. One example of a difference is the lack of additional payouts for other combinations of 4 aces in a player’s hand. Some online casinos will offer up 10% of the progressive amount should you get 4 aces in different suites and others may offer more. This is why it is important for you to read the rules for each progressive blackjack game you may play.
Microgaming, for example, offers a blackjack version called Triple 7’s. The jackpot is won in this version when a player gets 3 7’s in diamonds. It could be construed as easier but it is not. All progressive jackpots are hard to hit but when they do the prize is well worth the time invested. Microgaming also includes special fixed odds for combinations of 7’s and so on.
The game of blackjack is exciting enough but adding a progressive jackpot into the mix for a mere $1 side bet just cannot be beat. It offers so much more value to the potential the game offers but also to the level of excitement that is felt as you are being dealt your card. This is even more true should you be looking down at 2 diamond 7’s as it will certianly increase the heart rate more than usual and have you on the edge of your seating looking back and forth at your cards and the progressive jackpot ticker that is offered.