Classic Blackjack with Sweetheart 16™ NZ

Brace yourself for a heart-warming encounter when you try your hand at one of Switch Studios’ most recent online blackjack releases in NZ, Classic Blackjack with Sweetheart 16™.

A quick glimpse at the game’s main characteristics and statistics are enough reason to want to play Classic Blackjack with Sweetheart 16™ – in short, we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves:

• It’s considered a low volatility blackjack title
• Recommended chip sizes: 0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500
• Default bet size: 2.00
• Minimum base game bet size: 1.00
• Maximum base game bet size: 500.00
• Minimum side bet size: 1.00
• Maximum side bet size: 100.00
• Maximum win amount: 22 350.00
• Insurance bets pay at 2 to 1
• Blackjack pays 3 to 2
• Max Sweetheart 16 side bet odds of 200 to 1 (pair of 8 of hearts)
• One of our top-rated games! We give it a hot 4,5 out of 5.

Before we unpack its unique styling and features, like its Sweetheart 16 side bet, in detail, let’s give the game’s basic rules a quick overview:

• It’s played with 6 x regular 52-card decks.
• One face-up card is dealt to the dealer. 
• Double down and split features are available.
• Insurance bets can be taken by players.
• Caution prompt and turbo mode features available.
• As always, the dealer has to stand on all 17.

They say knowledge is power, something which is certainly true when you play blackjack online. As such, understanding the basics around standard side bets could help you make strategic decisions before placing your bets.  

Double Down

• Players can double down on their first 2 cards with the values of 9, 10 and 11 exclusively.
• When doubling down, one extra card is dealt and your hand stands.
• This double down bet amount is the same as that of your regular bet.
• Take note, one can’t double after splitting hands.

Split Hands

• When dealt two cards with the same denomination, players can split.
• When doing so, you’ll be dealt a new card to each hand.
• The same size bet will be placed on both the 1^st and 2^nd hand.
• While splitting Aces and a 10-card is drawn, the value is 21 (but not Blackjack).
• Player hands are split before the dealer plays their hand.
• NB – splitting is only allowed once per game, creating two hands.

Insurance

• If the dealer’s first card is an Ace, players can take out insurance against them getting Blackjack.
• The cost of insurance is half the regular bet amount.
• What’s covered by insurance? Your original hand.
• What’s not covered by insurance? Your second hand, a split or a double down.
• What happens if the dealer doesn’t get Blackjack? The insurance bet is removed, and the cost deducted.
• What happens if the dealer gets Blackjack? The insurance bet pays out at 2 to 1 odds.

The Sweetheart 16 side bet is a blackjack online game feature that’s sure to make your heart skip a beat. To get in on the action, simply place a chip in the designated bet area after placing your main bet. This add-on betting option presents players with an additional 5 ways to win and offers great odds on the following hands:

• Pair of 8 of Hearts pays 200 to 1
• Heart cards with a total of 16 pays 50 to 1
• Suited cards with a total of 16 pays 16 to 1
• Coloured total of 16 pays 9 to 1
• Mixed total of 16 pays 5 to 1

When you play online blackjack games in NZ, one of the first things you’d want to look at is payout potential. Apart from the special payouts for the optional Sweetheart 16 side bet (as noted above), players can look forward to the following:

• Standard wins pay out 1 to 1
• Blackjack pays out 3 to 2
• Insurance wins pay out 2 to 1

Players can place regular bets from as little as 1.00 up to a max of 500.00, with a max Sweetheart 16 side bet of 100.00 available.  

Classic Blackjack with Sweetheart 16™ was created by Switch Studios and released in 2023, adding to the software provider’s line-up of engaging pokies and blackjack games. Echoing its romantic theme is the blackjack game’s pink and magenta colour tones, seen in every element – from the diamond-patterned backdrop to the wording and card design. What’s more…

• it lets you play blackjack online or play blackjack on mobile.
• it lets you play blackjack online for real money or in demo mode. 
• it gives you the option to enable/disable game sounds and the dealer’s voice.
• it offers setting options like Caution Prompt, Auto Rebets and more.
• it gives you access to an easy-to-understand games rules page.

• Look for the circular control items/icons on the blackjack game’s screen
• Select your bet size by clicking/tapping on the chip icon
• To select a regular bet, click/tap on the oval ‘Bet’ area
• To add a Sweetheart 16 side bet to your regular bet, click/tap on the heart-shaped ‘16’ icon
• To double your bet size, click/tap on the ‘x2’ icon
• When you’re ready to action the bet, click/tap on the ‘DEAL’ icon
• If you’d like to remove all previous items for a fresh new bet, select ‘CLEAR’
• After playing, you’ll also have the option to select ‘REBET’
• If you change your mind and want to reselect an item, click/tap on ‘UNDO’
• After your cards are revealed, you can select ‘HIT’ or ‘STAND’
• When dealt two cards with the same denomination, you’ll also have a ‘SPLIT’ icon option

Players who enjoy online blackjack in NZ, and like the features that Classic Blackjack with Sweetheart 16™ has to offer, should also sneak a peek at Premier Blackjack with Buster Blackjack™.
 

This Microgaming creation also offers unique side bet options with impressive pays of up to 2000 to 1, while allowing you to play up to five hands of cards simultaneously – perfect for players who want to implement their own online blackjack strategy.

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