All rules are based on conventional
blackjack unless otherwise
noted.
Blackjack switch is a variant
of blackjack, which allows
the player to do what is normally
considered as a cheating manoeuver
- trading cards between two
hands.
The player must make two bets
of equal size and is allowed
to switch the second card dealt
to each hand.
Nothing comes free, a dealer
22 results in a push and blackjacks
pay even money. IRL this game
can soon be played at 'Four
Queens' in Las Vegas.
Currently the game is mostly
played at online casinos from
Playtech.
Blackjack Switch Rules:
The following rules apply
to the online Playtech version.
The player must make two
bets of equal size.
Cards are dealt face up.
The player may switch the
2nd card dealt to each hand.
For example if one hand has
5,10 and the other has 10,6
the player may switch the
10 and 6 to have two hands
of 11 and 20.
Six decks are used.
Dealer hits a soft 17.
Player may double on any
2 cards.
Player may double after
a split.
Player may not resplit.
Winning player blackjacks
pay even money.
Full European no-peek rule.
Player loses total amount
bet against a dealer blackjack.
A benefit of this rule is
that the player can switch
to a blackjack, even if the
dealer has a blackjack.
A dealer total of 22 will
push against any player total
of 21 or less. A player blackjack
will still beat a dealer
22.
Click
here to see a list
of online Playtech casinos
that offer Blackjack Switch.
