Galaxy Blackjack
The Samsung BlackJack, or Samsung SGH-i607, is a smartphone that was available through AT&T in the United States and Telstra in Australia. Learn how to play Bust Bonus, a popular blackjack side bet from Galaxy Gaming that allows players to bet that the dealer’s hand will bust after the dealer’s.
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Series | Blackjack |
| Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS, HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS |
| Predecessor | BlackJack |
| Successor | Samsung jack or Samsung Epix |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 4.4' x 2.3' x 0.4' |
| Mass | 3.52 oz |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6 |
| CPU | 260 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM |
| Removable storage | microSD |
| Battery | 3.7 Volt Lithium-ion, 1,700 mAh |
| Data inputs | QWERTY keypad with backlights and jog wheel |
| Display | 320 x 240 pixels, 65K color TFT-LCD |
| Rear camera | 2.0 megapixel |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
The Samsung BlackJack II, or Samsung SGH-i617, is a smartphone available through AT&T in the United States. It is the successor to the Samsung BlackJack. Canadian version, SGH-i616 is marketed as 'Samsung Jack' by Rogers and Fido. The phone has since been succeeded by the Samsung Epix.
The phone comes in black, burgundy, blue, & pink.[1]
Specifications[edit]
Specifications from the Samsung website:[2]
- Screen size: 2.4 inches
- Screen resolution: 320 x 240 pixels, 65K color TFT display
- Input method: QWERTY keypad with backlight and jog wheel
- Operating System: Windows Mobile 6 (can now be updated to Windows Mobile 6.1)[3]
- Processor: 260 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
- Storage: External microSD slot, supports up to 4 GB SDHC cards
- Voice Commands (When Updated to Windows Mobile 6.1)
- Flash Memory: 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM
- Modes: Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, and 1900)
- Data connection: 3G (UMTS and HSDPA at 850,1900,2100 MHz. Canadian version, SGH-i616 does not support UMTS 2100, only 850/1900, which makes 3G speeds not accessible in Europe) and 2G (EDGE and GPRS)
- AGPS on-board
- 2.0 megapixelcamera that can take photographs and videos
- Multiple resolutions: 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 176 x 144
- 4X digital zoom
- Brightness level adjustment
- No flash
- Supported video formats: MPEG4, H.263, WMV
- Battery: Removable 3.7 Volt Lithium-ion, 1,700 mAh, up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 14 days of standby
- Size: 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches
- Weight: 3.52 ounces
Unpublished features[edit]
Galaxy Blackjack
- Upper indicator-light color meanings:
- Purple: message sent/received
- Blue: Bluetooth activated/deactivated/Alarm
- Amber: problem with connection
- Red: charging or battery low
- Green: fully charged
- Home Screen Status Indicators:
- 3G: connected to 3G service
- E: connected to EDGE service
- G: connected to WAP service
- Wi-fi: Yes 'Good quality'
References[edit]
- ^Samsung BlackJack II - black (AT&T) Smartphone reviews - CNET Reviews
- ^BlackJack II spec sheetArchived 2009-02-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Blackjack 6.1 Update
External links[edit]
- Reviews: c net, phoneArena, Washington Post
- Resources: MyBlackjack2.com
- Resources: Samsung Windows Mobile support
Derek J. Webb in 2000. The game is a combination of blackjack and three card poker, where your first 2 cards and the dealer’s face up card are used to combine a three card hand. If you are familiar with Perfect Pairs, then you can look at 21+3 as its further development.It is considered one of the latest additions and therefore it is not offered by most blackjack sites. Nevertheless, there are 3 versions of 21+3 Blackjack available online and we are sure that more to come.
Content1. Game reviews
2. 21+3 payout variations
3. Where to Play
4. 21+3 rules
5. Online games comparison
6. Summary
Game Reviews & Free Play
21+3 Payouts
21 plus 3 Blackjack has two common payout tables which you can find below, however some casinos offer their own rule sets. If you encounter any discrepancies, we recommend that you check the appropriate house edge before you proceed.
*We’ve also added option #3 since it’s the one used in IGT online casinos. The odds are calculated based on 6 deck games.
Option #1
Flush – 5:1
Straight – 10 to 1
3 of a kind – 30 to 1
Straight flush – 40 to 1
Suited three of a kind – 100 to 1
Odds: 95.38%
Option #2
Flush – 9 to 1
Straight – 9 to 1
Three of a kind – 9 to 1
Straight Flush – 9 to 1
Odds: 96.76%
Option #3
Flush – 5:1,
Straight – 10 to 1,
3 of a kind – 33 to 1,
Straight flush – 35 to 1
Suited three of a kind – 100 to 1.
Odds: 95.86%
Where to Play
| Casino | Bonus | Why it’s here | Best Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% up to $1000 | Best for USA and AUS casino | Single Deck – 0.08% house edge | |
| 100% up to £/$/€ 100 | Best for UK, Canada and EU | Classic Blackjack – 0.21% house edge | |
| 150% up to $1500 | Highest USA Blackjack Bonus | N/A |
21+3 Blackjack Rules
21+3 is based on European blackjack rules, meaning that the dealer doesn’t check for blackjack. Therefore in case the dealer has a natural, your doubles and splits will be lost as well. Other rules:
- Usually played with 6 standard decks.
- Dealer stands on all 17s.
- Double down rules vary, but usually you can double on 9,10, 11 value.
- Doubled down hands receive one card.
- Split up to 2 hands, including Aces.
- You can hit or double split hands, including Aces.
- Blackjack pays 3:2
- Similar value hands are push.
The house edge under these rules is 0.48%.
Blackjack 21+3 Online Games Comparison
There are three 21+3 games available online. The first can be found in Wagerworks (IGT) casinos. The second one was developed by Felt Gaming and can be found only in Unibet casino. The third one is a live dealer game by Evolution Gaming.
Basic Game Rules
We will mention only the rules that differ from the common ones listed above.
IGT (Wagerworks): You can split two 3 hands and re-split Aces. Double down on any 2 cards.
Felt Gaming: Standard rules
Evolution: Played with 8 decks. Also offers Perfect Pairs side bet. Double down on any 2 cards. Single card to split Aces.
21+3 Bonus Comparison
Evolution: Standard Option #1, but played with 8 decks which lowers the side bets house edge by roughly 1%.
Felt: Standard Option #1.
IGT (Wagerworks): Option #3.
Bottom Line
Wagerworks (IGT)
Galaxy Blackjack App
Base Game: 99.70%
Side Bets: 95.86%
Evolution Gaming
Base Game: 99.41%
Side Bets: 96.38%
Update: Realistic Games also offer 21+3 blackjack. The special rules are: based on American Blackjack (dealer checks for blackjack). Double down on any 2 cards. Split Aces receive only 1 card. Bonus payouts are as on Option #1, except the 3 of a Kind which pays 25:1. Under these rules basic odds are 99.59%. The side bet odds are extremely low, just 92%.