Blackjack French by iSoftBet

iSoftBet’s Blackjack French may not seem that impressive at first glance. It is a virtual blackjack table with a standard green colour, with coins seated off to the side. However, if you skipped this game on the count of that alone, you would be missing out! The developers went out of their way to create something relatively unique in terms of controls.

This blackjack table uses RNG software to deal cards and determine outcomes. If you are brand new to blackjack, this allows you to play the game at your pace, without stressing over a timer. You can only play one hand at a time, and there are no side bets to distract you.

Each round starts with placing your bets. Pick one of the available coins seated on the table, and put them on the designed area. After you finish wagering, two cards are dealt for both you and the computer. You can see both of your cards, but only one dealer card. The other is placed face-down, forcing you to guess what the enemy holds.

At this point, you can choose to draw more cards by hitting or keep your current cards by standing. Which option you choose is determined by how close you are to 21, and what card the dealer has. Going over 21 results in an automatic loss, so you should avoid it at all costs.

Dealers can also bust, which results in an immediate player win. If neither side busts, then the game will compare who got closer to 21. Winning exactly 21 with your first two cards is a blackjack win, which pays more than a standard win.

Players can wager between $0.10 and $10 with every round. A standard win will earn you a 1:1 payout, while blackjack pays 3:2! Please note than just winning with a 21 will not result in a blackjack win. You have to score a 21 with your first two cards to get the increased payout. Insurance bets can only be played if the dealer potentially has blackjack, and pays 2:1.

On top of hitting and standing, punters can also double down or split their cards. Doubling is only available if your two cards have a combined value of nine, ten or eleven. You will only receive one extra card if you play this option. Splitting can be done on any pair of cards, allowing you to play two hands in a single round.

There are no side bets available in iSoftBet Blackjack French. This is either an upside or a downside, depending on your approach. If you want a game that is focused on the core mechanics of blackjack, you will love it. If you enjoy playing a side bet or two to spice things up, you will probably want to skip it.