American Blackjack by Pragmatic Play: play up to 3 hands at Loco Casino

American blackjack has its own rules, and Pragmatic Play follows them to the letter. With an RTP of 99.60% — one of the highest among the table games available at Loco Casino — and the option to play three hands at once, this American Blackjack suits beginners as much as players who already know their basic strategy inside out.

What sets American blackjack apart from European blackjack

The main difference is visible from the start: in the American version, the dealer receives two cards at the very beginning of the round — one face up, one face down. If the face-up card is an Ace or a ten-value card, the dealer immediately checks for a natural Blackjack before the player acts.

That rule changes the dynamic of the game. The player knows straight away that there is no risk of doubling or splitting only to lose against an unrevealed Blackjack — which is not the case in the European version, where the dealer only receives a second card at the end of the player's turn.

How to play American Blackjack by Pragmatic Play

The table shows three active seats, each independent. The player can bet on one, two or three seats at once, as they prefer. Each seat is handled separately: the decisions made on one hand do not influence the others.

Stakes range from €1 to €100 per seat, meaning up to €300 committed at once with three active seats. The DEAL button launches the round as soon as the bets are confirmed.

The game is played with 4 shoes, shuffled before every new deal. This setup guarantees a fair draw in each round, with no possibility of card counting.

The decisions available in each round of American Blackjack

Once the cards are dealt, the player has the classic options of American blackjack. HIT to ask for an extra card. STAND to keep the hand. DOUBLE to double the initial stake in exchange for a single extra card. SPLIT to separate two identical cards into two independent hands. And INSURANCE, the cover offered when the dealer's face-up card is an Ace — it pays 2 to 1 if the dealer does have a Blackjack, as shown on the table felt.

A natural Blackjack (Ace + ten-value card) pays 3 to 2, in line with the rules displayed on the table.

The Strategy button in American Blackjack: a guide built right into the game

This is one of the most practical features of this American Blackjack. The STRATEGY button, at the bottom right of the interface, gives access to a basic strategy guide directly inside the game. This chart shows which decision to take according to the value of the player's hand and the dealer's face-up card — a valuable aid for players who want to optimise their theoretical RTP without having to memorise the combinations.

The return-to-player rate of 99.60% is one of the strongest arguments of this American Blackjack. It means the house edge is just 0.40% — provided you play with optimal basic strategy. That is clearly more favourable than most of the slots or roulette games available at Loco Casino. This rate is reached with low volatility (1/5): wins are regular and swings moderate.

American Blackjack by Pragmatic Play, a benchmark at Loco Casino

With its RTP of 99.60%, its three independent seats, its strictly respected American rules and its built-in strategy guide, this American Blackjack by Pragmatic Play is one of the best table-game options available at Loco Casino, the mobile casino in Belgium. Its low volatility makes it an ideal choice for long sessions, and its clear interface suits the beginner discovering blackjack just as well as the seasoned player who already masters their basic strategy.