GAME OVERVIEW
Bet Behind Pro Blackjack is a variation of Live Blackjack — one of the most popular and played casino games, where players compete against the house. The best hand is Blackjack — when the sum of the values of the first two cards dealt is exactly 21.
In this unique version of Blackjack, an unlimited number of players can play at a table with 7 seats, but unlike traditional Blackjack, players do not take up the seats themselves. Instead, automated bots occupy the seats while players place their bets on any or all “Bet Behind” betting spots.
Bots always follow the Basic Strategy to maximize chances of winning.
The objective of Blackjack is to get a higher card count than the dealer, but without ever exceeding 21. Any hand that goes over 21 automatically loses to the Dealer, regardless of the Dealer’s own hand.
GAME SETTINGS
- Played with 8 decks of 52 cards each.
- Dealer must draw on 16 and always stand on 17.
- Player can Double Down on any two initial cards.
- Player can also Double Down after a Split, except when splitting Aces.
- Double Down receives one card only.
- Player can Split two initial cards of equal value.
- Player can Split once each box.
- Player can Split Aces.
- Player cannot Hit on Split Aces.
- Insurance is offered with an opened Ace.
- Blackjack pays 3 to 2.
- Insurance pays 2 to 1.
- Push game round when hands tie.
HOW TO PLAY
To play, select the value of your bet and place it on the bet spots you prefer. While the betting time is open, you can modify your original bet and place any additional Bet Behind bets.
Once the bets are closed and the betting time is over, the Dealer proceeds to deal the cards, starting with the seat to their left, following the next seat in turn, and lastly, to the Dealer. A second card is then dealt in the same manner, face-up to each seat, with the Dealer receiving the hidden card face-down.
After all cards are dealt, the bots will make decisions according to the Basic Strategy on behalf of the players for each seat.
Once all decisions are made, the Dealer opens the hidden card and deals additional cards, following the rule that the Dealer must draw to 16 and stand on 17.
If the Dealer’s opened card is an Ace, there is an option to purchase Insurance to offset the risk of the Dealer having a Blackjack. Once the decision for all hands is made, the Dealer’s hand is checked for a possible Blackjack combination. If it is a Blackjack, the game round ends. If it is not Blackjack, the game round proceeds to the Blackjack Options stage.
The decision of whether to take insurance or not will be made by the bots on behalf of the players according to the Basic Strategy
When all cards are dealt, the Dealer’s hand is compared with the player’s hands and the winner is determined.
Once the game round is finished, all cards on the table are collected and discarded, and bets are opened for the next game round.
CARD VALUES
Bet Behind Pro Blackjack is played with 8 standard 52-card decks. Card values in Blackjack are as follows:
- Cards from 2 to 10 are worth their face value.
- Face cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings) are each worth 10.
- Aces are worth 1 or 11, whichever is more favourable to the hand.
You win when the value of your final hand is closer to 21 than the Dealer’s hand or when the dealer busts.
Example combinations:
7♣ + 4♦ = 11, 5♣ + 10♠ = 15, K♥ + Q♣ = 20, A♣ + 5♥ = 6 or 16 and A♥ + 10♠ = BJ.
Any Ace + 10, J, Q or K combination is the best combination in the game and is called Blackjack.
A combination of an Ace and any card with a value between 2 and 9 is called a “soft hand” since the value of an Ace in such a combination can be 1 or 11. For example, A♣ + 5♥ = 6 or 16.
The suit of the cards is irrelevant in the main Blackjack game.
PLACING BETS
The Table Name indicates the table you are currently playing at, and the Table Limits show the minimum and maximum bets allowed at the table.
When clicking/tapping this area, the Bet Limits & Payouts window opens, showing the minimum and maximum limits and payout odds for each bet type.
The Game Information Indicator informs you of the game status.
While PLEASE PLACE YOUR BETS is displayed, you may start placing your bets. The indicator shows the remaining time in green, decreasing to the left.
When only 5 seconds of the betting time remain, the status changes to LAST BETS.
Once the betting time is over, BETS CLOSED is displayed, and all betting areas become inactive. The game status will then show BETS ACCEPTED, informing that all your placed bets have been accepted and will participate in the game round.
After betting time is closed and all bets are accepted, the status changes to DEALING, and Dealer will proceed to deal the initial cards.
The Chip Display allows you to select the value of the chips you wish to bet with. Only chip values that can be covered with your current Balance are availabe.
Click/tap the BET ON ALL button to cover all seven Bet Behind spots at once. Bets will be placed with your selected chip value.
The Rebet button allows you to repeat the same bets from the previous game round. Once you have clicked/tapped the Rebet button, the Double and Undo buttons are enabled.
The Double button doubles all your placed bets. Every click/tap doubles your bets up to the maximum limit.
The Undo button removes the last bet you placed. This button is available only during the betting time. Once bets are closed, you will not be able to undo or change your bets. Clicking/tapping the Undo button repeatedly removes bets one by one, with the most recent bet removed first.
The Balance indicator shows your available funds and currency. Your balance has to be sufficient to cover all your placed bets.
If your balance is not updated (after placing bets, losing or winning), please refresh your game.
The Cashier button opens the Cashier window for deposits and withdrawals. On mobile devices the Cashier button is available inside the game Menu.
The Total Bet indicator shows the total value of all bets placed in the current game round.
BLACKJACK OPTIONS
The value of your hand is displayed on your screen by your seat in a small rectangle. When it is your turn to select the preferred betting option, your seat is highlighted.
If your first two cards are an Ace and 10, Jack, Queen or King, your hand constitutes a natural Blackjack. You do not have to select a betting option, as this is the best possible hand in the game.
Once initial cards are dealt, all bots in seats at the table decide on one of the options described below according to the Basic Strategy.
Stand: no additional cards are drawn. This option is usually selected if the value of hand is satisfying.
Hit: an additional card is drawn. This option can be selected several times until you decide to Stand or until the value of your hand equals 21. If you reach 22 or more, the bet on the hand is automatically lost.
Double Down: your bet is doubled, and only one additional card is drawn. After doubling down, no further options are offered on the hand, and the game round either moves to the next seat, or the Dealer takes the turn.
Split: splits your hand into two individual hands, each with a separate bet equal to your main bet if your initial hand is of pairs or cards of equal value. A second card is then dealt to both your hands, and the bot can improve the value of these two hands by choosing to hit, double down or stand.
However, when splitting Aces, you will receive only one additional card. If you get a card with a value of 10 on top of a split Ace, then it counts as 21, not a Blackjack. After you have selected the desired option for your hand, a small icon with that option will be displayed next to your seat.
INSURANCE
If the Dealer’s first card is an Ace, the bot has the option to purchase Insurance to offset the risk that the Dealer has a Blackjack
Additional betting time is offered to all seats at the table to buy Insurance. Click/tap Yes if you want to purchase it for all your seats.
All insured hands have an Insurance icon displayed next to the seat.
Click/tap No if you do not want to buy Insurance for your hand. If you have not made a decision during the available time to buy Insurance, No is selected by default.
After the bots in all seats have made their decisions, the Dealer reveals whether it is a Blackjack or not. If the Dealer has a Blackjack, the game round is over. Insured hands get awarded a win.
If the Dealer does not have a Blackjack, the game round continues. You lose your Insurance bets, but you still can win the game round with your own hand.
According to the Basic Strategy, bots never purchase the Insurance bet.
BASIC STRATEGY
- Basic strategy in Blackjack is a set of rules designed to maximize your chances of winning.
- Basic Strategy is the optimal method of playing any hand and essentially the best way to play Blackjack. Using this strategy does not guarantee winning.
- Basic Strategy charts can be accessed by selecting the “i” button.
GAME RESULT
When all the bots and the Dealer have made their moves, the result is calculated for each hand in the game round.
The total win amount in the game round is shown in the win message on your screen.
If the value of the Dealer’s hand exceeds 21, all hands at the table win except the ones exceeding 21 before the Dealer.
Please note: 21 with two cards (Blackjack) beats 21 on split Aces and 21 with 3 or more cards.
All winning hands (including split hands) have a “Win” icon displayed next to them.
The seats holding a Blackjack in their hand automatically win unless the Dealer also has a Blackjack. If hands Tie, the game ends in a push.
All hands with a value that equals the Dealer are Push hands. It means that you do not win or lose any money on that hand, and your bet is returned to your balance.
The hands with a value higher than 21 automatically lose and are labelled with a “Too Many” icon. This icon is not applied to the Dealer’s hand.
The hands with a value lower than the Dealer’s hand lose the game round, and the Dealer wins. Losing hands have a “No Win” icon displayed next to them.
BLACKJACK PAYOUTS
Winning and pushed hands are paid out as follows:
- Winning hands with a hand value higher than the Dealer are paid 1 to 1.
- Winning hands with a Blackjack are paid 3 to 2.
- Winning Insurance bets are paid 2 to 1.
- In case of a Push, your bet is returned to your Balance.
This information is also available in the Bet Limits & Payouts window.
BET BEHIND
The Bet Behind feature allows you to place bets on the hands of the bots at the table. You will share the outcome of their hand: if the bot wins, you win.
To Bet Behind any bot, place a bet in any activated Bet Behind spot at the bot’s seat while betting is open.
All decisions made by the bots occupying the seat will be made automatically, based on the Basic Strategy rules.
On mobile devices, the Bet Behind bet spot is located under the seat.
You may Bet Behind on players occupying other seats even if you have your own main bet placed, but you cannot Bet Behind on your own hand.
If you place a Bet Behind bet, and the player at that seat decides not to participate in the round, your bet will be refunded immediately.
The payout for Bet Behind bets is the same as for the main Blackjack bets.
The table limits for Bet Behind bets are available in the Bet Limits & Payouts window.
The Winning Badge next to a player’s name highlights those with the longest streaks of victories. The number in the middle of the star represents their consecutive game round wins. Please note that any lost round results in the loss of the Winning Badge, regardless of previous win streaks.
An unlimited number of players may Bet Behind any player at the table.
The nickname below the seat identifies the player making all decisions for that hand. By default, the applied Bet Behind settings follow the actions of the main player and automatically deduct the necessary funds from your balance for Double Down or Split options.
You can modify these preferences under the Bet Behind tab in Settings. The new preferences are stored in your account settings and applied from the next game round onward.
- If the player you Bet Behind decides to Double Down, but you have unticked the option “Double my bet when the main player Doubles Down”, the third card is offered to your hand as a Hit option, but you are not able to draw any additional cards.
- If the player you Bet Behind decides to Split, but you have unticked the option “Double my bet to cover both hands when the main player Splits” your bet covers only the first split hand.
Player Statistics show the number of players who have placed their bets on the Bet Behind bet spot in the current game round.
NAVIGATION CONTROLS
The Lobby button can be selected at any time from any game. It allows you to easily change the game table, select any other live game or simply leave the table. You will not be removed from your current table until you have selected the new game table you wish to join. You can use the Lobby to browse other games while remaining at the current table. Once on the Lobby page, please click/tap the Close Lobby button to exit the Lobby page and return to your open table.
Click/tap the Quick Guide button for a brief overview of the main features of the game.
The Basic Strategy button opens the window to view the Basic Strategy charts calculated according to the game rules.
Clicking/tapping the Chat button opens the chat window. You can chat with the Dealer and other players. The dealer will communicate with you directly and answer any questions regarding the game.
If you wish to speak with the Live Support, please select the corresponding chat room by clicking/tapping the Support button, and you will be assisted in a private chat.
Chat messages are monitored by dedicated Customer Support personnel at all times. Players who misuse Chat by abusing the Dealer or other players, or by using inappropriate and/or offensive language might have their chat privileges disabled.
Clicking/tapping the Volume Control button opens a slider and lets you adjust the sound volume at your table. Click/tap the Volume control button to mute the sound. To unmute, click/tap the Volume Control button icon again.
Click/tap the History button to launch a window showing details of your gaming activity. By default, it will open your history for today. Under the tab Older you can view your previous gaming history.
Simply select a game round from the list to review it in detail, arranged by game round information and information about bets.
Clicking/tapping the Game Help button opens the Help window.
Click/tap the Settings button to open the Settings window allowing you to select your preferences.
Under the tab General following settings are available:
- Manage video quality
- Manage game sound effects
Under the Bet Behind tab, you can set your preferences on whether to follow or unfollow the behaviour of the main player when you Bet Behind other players.
Click/tap the Full Screen button to launch the Full Screen mode. To exit this mode, click/tap the button again or use the “Esc” key on your keyboard.
SUBTITLES
Subtitles may not be completely accurate. Please refer to the information from the in-game user interface as the primary source.
CARDS SHUFFLE AND CHANGE
Deck shuffling occurs once the cutting card is removed from the shoe and the game round has been completed.
When the cutting card appears during the play, it will be removed. The Dealer then informs that this is the last hand of the shoe, thus completing the hand. Upon completing this hand, no more cards are dealt until the shoe change or shuffle procedure occurs.
Cards are shuffled by a Shuffler on the shuffling table or by the Dealer at the gaming table, according to the shuffling procedure.
The shoe change procedure can be initiated before the cutting card is removed at the sole discretion of the shift management.
The card change procedure occurs once every 24 hours or, additionally, in the following cases:
- Table has been opened after a period of inactivity.
- Video stream was unavailable at the table.
- More than three cards fell on the floor during the game round.
- A card with a defective barcode is present in the shoe.
GAME INCONVENIENCES
If there is an error in the game, system, game procedure or transaction activity, the game round will be temporarily paused, and the Shift manager immediately notified. You and other players will be informed by an on-screen notification that the issue is being investigated.
If the error can be immediately resolved, the game round will continue as usual. If immediate resolution is not possible, the game round will be cancelled, and initial bets will be refunded to all players who participated in the game round.
If you wish to discuss any game related issues, please contact Live Support, providing them with details of the game in question including the the game name and the exact time it occurred.
DISCONNECTION POLICY
Pragmatic Play Live Casino services are delivered over the Internet, and occasionally disconnections may occur.
After being disconnected, check your winnings in the History window. If you have any questions regarding the game outcomes, please contact Live Support within the game or Casino Customer Support, providing them with details of the game in question including the the game name and the exact time it occurred.
