Blackjack Switch

One of the many variations of Blackjack is Blackjack Switch. You shouldn't have any problems becoming an ace as long as you know the basics of standard Blackjack. Make sure to go over the Blackjack Switch rules because there are some key differences.

Summary of rules

• The dealer must always draw another card if his cards are 17 and include an Ace as 11.

• Blackjack only pays 1/1, but you get more "Blackjacks".

• Before asking for a card you may switch the top cards of your hands.

• Splits and doubles are allowed.

• If the dealer hits 22 he is allowed to push all bets, but Blackjack will always win.
  
  

Blackjack Switch Rules

In Blackjack Switch the object of the game is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over. The total value of your hand must be as close to 21, but greater than the dealer's hand. Number cards have their face value, aces are 1 or 11 and Face cards are 10 just as in standard Blackjack.

The rules of Blackjack Switch are basically the same. You are allowed to split, double or take insurance just as in a standard game. The differences are that you have to play two hands in turn-the right one first and the left one second.

The dealer has to draw another card if he hits soft 17. That means that he will always have to draw another card if his cards are 17, and include an ace as 11.

There are also some differences in the way Blackjack Switch pays. If standard Blackjack pays 3/2, Blackjack Switch only pays 1/1, but you do get more "Blackjacks" in Blackjack Switch. Also, if you're familiar with Blackjack rule no.5 you must know that it does not apply here. Blackjack rule no.5 states that when you double and the dealer gets a Blackjack, but his first card was a 10, you only lose your initial bet.

Blackjack Switch Terms

Switch - Before asking for any cards from the dealer you are allowed to switch the top cards of your right and left hand.

Push 22 - Whenever the dealer hits 22, he is allowed to push all bets. The only way to win now is to get a Blackjack. Blackjack will always win over a push 22.

Super Match - You can win with a super bet if the first 4 cards dealt to you have a pair of matching cards or more. If you're dealt a King and a Queen on your right hand, and a three and a King on your left you will win a super bet because you have a pair. You will find the super bet area in the small circle between regular bet areas. Make sure to check the win ratios which will always be written on the table.

Split - When you are dealt two cards with the same value you have the option of splitting your hand. You now have to hands to play, but must place a second bet, equal to the one of the first hand. You will be dealt as many cards as you want on your two hands but not if you split Aces. If you split two Aces, you will only get one extra card per Ace. Also, if you are dealt a ten or a Face card and an Ace it will be considered 21, because it is a split hand and it will be beaten by a Blackjack.

Double - After you are dealt two cards you can always up or double your bet. The dealer will only give you one more card if you do, so make sure your hand can beat the dealer. If it does you win double your initial bet.

Insurance - If the dealer's up card is an Ace and you are pretty much sure he'll get a Blackjack, just press the Insurance button. This will allow you to buy insurance and save your money if the dealer gets Blackjack. You must use half your initial bet to buy insurance, but if you are right and the dealer gets a Blackjack you get paid 2 to 1. If not, you only lose your insurance.

10 Card Charlie If you are lucky enough to draw 10 cards and not go over 21 you will win automatically. As usual, Blackjack always wins over 10 Card Charlie, so if another player or the dealer gets a Blackjack you lose.