Blackjack

Embrace the enduring excitement of Blackjack, one of the casino’s most beloved table games. Shuffle the deck and discover where smart strategy meets heart-pounding anticipation, all in pursuit of the perfect 21. At Downstream Casino Resort, players can enjoy multiple variations of this classic casino card game along with popular side bets like TriLux and Bet the Set. Which version will you play?

How to Play Blackjack

In Blackjack, your goal is simple: finish with a hand value higher than the dealer’s without going over 21. Every wager you place is a direct challenge against the dealer’s hand.
Play begins when the dealer deals two face-up cards to each player. The dealer then receives one card face up and one card face down, with the face-down card tucked beneath the first.

Number cards count for their respective numerical values, face cards (Kings, Queens, and Jacks) count as 10, and Aces are playable as either 1 or 11, whichever benefits your hand most.
Once the cards are dealt, players decide how to proceed. Using hand signals, players can choose to hit (tap the table to receive another card) or stand (wave a flat hand to keep their current total).

Beyond hitting and standing, players can also double down, split pairs, or take insurance.

Doubling Down

Doubling down allows you to increase your bet by an amount equal to your original wager on any two-card hand other than 21. Once you set hte bet, the dealer will deal only one additional card.

Splitting Pairs

If your first two cards are a pair, you can split them into two separate hands by placing an additional bet equal to your original wager. If another pair appears, you can split again — up to three times total — resulting in as many as four hands.

When splitting Aces, each Ace receives only one additional card. If a 10-value card follows a split Ace, it counts as 21 but is not considered a Blackjack.

After all players have completed their actions, the dealer reveals the face-down card. The dealer must draw another card on any total of soft 17 or less and stand on hard 17 or higher. If the dealer exceeds 21, all remaining player hands with totals of 21 or less win automatically.

If the dealer’s total is 21 or below, the dealer pays out all player hands that beat the dealer and collects wagers from hands with lower totals. When a player and dealer have matching totals, the hand results in a push, and the wager is returned.

How to Play Double Deck Blackjack

This exciting variation adds a fresh twist by using just two decks of cards. Fewer decks mean strategy and sharper odds, making Double Deck Blackjack a favorite for players who enjoy a more calculated approach to the game.

Getting Started

Double Deck Blackjack follows familiar rules, with the objective of finishing closer to 21 than the dealer without busting. Numbered cards are worth their face value, face cards count as 10, and Aces may be counted as 1 or 11.

A Blackjack occurs when your first two cards are an Ace and a 10-value card, paying 3 to 2.

Game Basics

Once all players have locked in their bets, the dealer deals two cards to each player and to themselves. One of the dealer’s cards remains face down.

Rather than using hand signals, players interact directly with their cards — swiping to take another card or tucking them under to stand. After each new card, players choose whether to continue or hold.

The dealer stands on hard 17. Players may double down on any two cards, including a Blackjack. If your hand beats the dealer’s — or the dealer busts — you win even money. Matching totals result in a push.

Players may also double down, split pairs, or take insurance in this version of the game.

Doubling Down

You may double down on any two cards (except a total of 21) by matching your initial wager. Only one additional card will be dealt.

Splitting Pairs

If your first two cards form a pair, you can split them into two hands by placing an equal additional bet. You may re-split pairs up to three times, creating a maximum of four hands. Aces can only split once in Double Deck Blackjack, with one additional card dealt to each Ace.

TriLux

TriLux Bonus is an optional blackjack side bet that involves your first two cards along with the dealer’s visible card.

Playing the Game

1. Place your standard blackjack bet, with the option to add the TriLux Bonus wager.


2. The dealer proceeds with normal blackjack dealing procedures.


3. After the initial deal, the dealer settles TriLux Bonus bets based on players’ two cards and the dealer’s upcard.



Bet the Set

Bet the Set “21”® is an optional side bet that focuses solely on the first two cards in your hand. This wager is independent of the dealer’s hand and is not affected by a dealer blackjack.

Playing the Game

1.Place your standard blackjack wager and, if desired, the Bet the Set 21 side bet.


2. The dealer completes the initial deal following house rules.



Winning and Losing

Once all players receive two cards, the dealer settles all Bet the Set 21 wagers are resolved. If your first two cards form a pair, you win. If not, the wager loses.

Note: All bonus payouts apply only to a player’s initial two cards.
 

How to Play Blazing 777 Blackjack Progressive

Blazing 777 Blackjack Progressive adds extra excitement with a progressive side bet based on the number of 7’s in your hand. The more 7’s you receive, the bigger the payout.

Getting Started

Begin by placing a standard blackjack bet along with the Blazing 7’s progressive bet. The dealer then follows standard blackjack house rules.

Winning

You win if at least one of your first two cards is a 7. Winning amounts increase if both cards are 7’s. Payouts grow even larger when your two 7’s pair with a dealer 7 showing.