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title: "Ray Parlour, Amy Childs play Electric Blackjack with 888casino"
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published: "2017-01-06T12:09:57Z"
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# Ray Parlour, Amy Childs play Electric Blackjack with 888casino

Former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour has taken on reality TV star Amy Childs for a card game with a twist, [888casino](https://www.888casino.com/)‘s Electric Blackjack.

The shocking version of Blackjack sees one of the oldest and most popular casino games given a fresh twist as a participant receives a shock for any incorrect decision.

The duo sat down with [888casino](https://www.888casino.com/)‘s [Ultimate Blackjack Strategy Guide](https://www.888casino.com/blog/blackjack-strategy-guide/) by their side as well as having tutelage from blackjack maestro, John Scanlon, of Aspers Casino.

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2017/01/Parlour-receives-one-of-his-many-electric-shocks-1-1.jpg)

To ramp up the challenge, filmed before Childs’ October announcement that she was expecting her first baby, the players would receive a shock by Scanlon for any incorrect move.

Parlour clearly knows how to keep his head under pressure on the pitch, but how would he manage at the table? Take a look…

> YouTube: Electric Blackjack with 888casino

Well, it seems the former The Only Way is Essex star knows her stuff when it comes to cards, whilst the ex-international may need to spend a bit more time revising with the guide.

![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2017/01/Parlour-poses-at-Aspers-Casino-before-Electric-Blackjack-1-1.jpg)

Despite receiving more than his fair share of shocks, the former Gooner admitted that he learned a lot:

“I know from my playing days that it can be tempting to make quick and rash decisions whilst under pressure,” said Parlour.

“But now I have a better understanding of the blackjack plays and know when to go for another hit. That electric shock hurt more than a Martin Keown tackle though.”