At Bally Bet Sports & Casino, we're all about the thrill of the cards, and there's one card that keeps the action unpredictable, fun, and awesome: the Ace.
Whether you're playing our live casino games or pulling up a seat at an online blackjack table, the Ace stands out for one simple reason - it doesn't play by just one rule. It plays both.
See, unlike other casino playing cards, the Ace can be worth not one, but two values. Meaning y'all can use it to your advantage when playing for the chance to win some bucks.
Intrigued? Keep reading to find out how it all works.
The Ace is the ultimate wild card of the deck. In many classic casino games online, it can be counted as either 1 or 11, depending on your playing strategy.
Think of it as the card that lets you call the shots. Whether you're building a hand, going for a big win, or dodging a bust, the Ace gives you more options. And at Bally Bet, we're always here for more ways to play.
Here's where the Ace really comes into its own. Head to any online casino in the UK or brick-and-mortar casino in the U.S., and you're sure to come across an epic selection of blackjack casino tables.
An iconic casino card game, blackjack is based on one simple goal: form a hand that's worth 21. The very best hand y'all could hope for? An Ace plus a 10, Jack, Queen or King (these are all worth 10) – that's Blackjack, bud.
But even if you don't quite make blackjack, the Ace doesn't trip you up - it steps aside. That 11 becomes a 1, and you're still in the game.
Keen to pull up a seat at a Texas Hold’em poker tournament or mixing it up in Omaha? Then you should know that poker is another game where the Ace can surprise folks.
The Ace doesn't just play one role when forming a poker hand. It can either be the champ in a high straight (10-J-Q-K-A), or the underdog in a low one (A-2-3-4-5). Check out the common poker hands to see for yourself.
And the Ace holds another trick for y'all to enjoy while playing poker online. See, when you're facing down your opponent with just a high card to back you up – you'll want it to be an Ace. Always. This is the time when it'll hold the most power.
But before you get too used to the Ace’s shape shifting, let's talk about Baccarat, another fan favourite casino table game.
In Baccarat, the Ace doesn't get to play both sides of the coin. Instead, it's always worth 1. That's because you’re betting on whether the player's or banker's hand will be closest to 9. Having an Ace that could be worth more than 9 would result in a lot of busts, which makes for poor entertainment. Something we're never going to back!
Keeping the value of an Ace at 1 means the rules stay simple, and the odds of staying in the game high. If you're betting on either hand and you get dealt an Ace, then you're still in with a shot of winning a prize.
From poker nights with your buds to Vegas-style blackjack games, the Ace provides epic entertainment - just like us. With over 900 jackpot and online slot games, real-time action at our live dealer tables, and incredible casino bonuses from the moment you join, Bally Bet Sports & Casino delivers where it counts.
So, sign up and put your newfound Ace knowledge to the test. Whatever your game of choice, you can bet we've got something to suit you.
Let’s play.
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