Baby, it's 21! I really enjoy it. Most players I've met only know the main types of games that are played. But that's not everything. Blackjack is a game with a long and interesting history. So, they are different versions of the game, even if they are not very different.
Before you play Blackjack or any other casino game, you should know the rules and payouts. Nothing could be worse than having a big bet on the line and being told you can't do something, like split Aces and hit. That's awful. Know how to play before you start. Ask if you must. Most of the rules are just a click away when you play blackjack online. And the rules are important if you want to play a system. Not all systems are universal.
European Blackjack is a type of Blackjack. There are two decks used. Unlike some places on the Las Vegas Strip, the dealer must stand on a soft 17 (unless they offer this variation). Here's another big difference. Only 9 and 11 can be doubled down. You're right. So, you can't double if you have an Ace and an 8 and the dealer is showing a 6.
Most people don't mind that they can't do this. But for the more aggressive player, it can be hard to take. You can never double down after a split, which is another thing that makes it hard for aggressive players to win. The house has a 0.39 percent edge in this version of Blackjack.
Next, we'll talk about Blackjack in Atlantic City. This kind of Blackjack is always played with a shoe that has eight decks. As with Euro Blackjack, if the dealer has a soft 17, he or she must stand. And Downtown Las Vegas plays it the same way. You can split, but only up to three times. You can also double after splitting on the first two cards.
In the Atlantic City version, you can also surrender late, which is an interesting choice. At 0.35 percent, the house has a bit less of an edge.
And this brings us to Double Exposure Blackjack, which is a crowd favorite—at least at first. Both of the dealer's cards are visible. Simple, right? Not so quickly. All ties are won by the dealer. Yep, no pushes, you just lose. It's the cost of being able to see what the dealer has.
The fact that Blackjack only pays even money is another thing I don't like. There is no bonus, which makes the game less fun for me. The game is played with an 8-deck shoe, and the dealer hits on soft 17.
Even though the dealer shows both cards, the house edge is almost twice as high as in the first two versions. The rate is 0.69 percent.
