New Microgaming Blackjack under the Hi-Low 13 Name

It is becoming harder and harder everyday to invent something new in the natural game of blackjack. Consequently, Microgaming has decided to release a new blackjack game with an advanced side stake. Players can’t bet on the side wager unless they play the fundamental game. But those players who want some extra action may put side bets.

The side bet is actually in the game’s construction. It calculates the hand merit of the first two cards dispensing to the player sticking to the usual blackjack rules. The sole exclusion is that an ace always counts as 1, it can’t count as 11. There are three side wagers permitted in the game. The “Hi 13″ wins in case the hand merit is more than 13. The “Lo 13″ wins in case the hand merit is fewer than 13. The “13″ wins in case the hand value is equal to 13, consequently. These stakes pay out regardless of the base game. The “Hi 13″ and “Lo 13″ stakes are paying out at 1 to 1. The “13″ stake is paying out at 10 to 1. Once this wager is settled the base game goes on as usual.

The whole name of this new Microgaming creation is Hi Lo 13 European Blackjack Gold. Pretty long name, huh? Hence, the base game is played following the rules of European blackjack. It is played with two card decks, which gives the player an advantage. The less the decks’ number is the lower is the house border in blackjack. It’s a single hand game with a minimal stake of $1 and a maximal stake of $200. The dealer needs to stand on all 17. Players can double down just on sums of hard 9, 10 and 11 and can’t double down on split hands. Splitting is permitted just once and an ace and a 10 merit card after dividing does not add up to blackjack. Players might take insurance versus dealer receiving a blackjack. The pay-outs in the base game are as common with blackjack paying at 3 to 2, usual wins paying at 1 to 1 and then insurance paying at 2 to 1.

This game is a part of the Microgaming Gold series, the series of table games. This ensures that the game comes with perfect properties. There are four settings in animated dispensing card speeds. Players can add the Quick Spin feature to turn off animations and have the cards dispensed immediately. In addition, there are four different sound settings involving game sounds, win effects, background effects and advanced effects. All four of these may be turned on or turned off independently. Players can turn on an Auto Rebet option that will set the last stake without impulsion. There is a manual Rebet x2 option as well that doubles the last stake set. The Expert Mode is available as well. This mode proffers Auto Play with an improved strategy table.