Blackjack is one of the worlds most popular casino games so it is no surprise that the casinos have developed a variety of rules and game variations. Below are some of the most popular types found on the Internet and offline. All use blackjack as the basis of the game but all have rule changes.
| Blackjack Press |
European Blackjack |
Super 21 |
| Blackjack Switch |
Face Up 21 |
Super Fun 21 |
| Bonus Blackjack |
No Bust |
Triple Sevens Jackpot |
| Caribbean 21 |
Pontoon |
Vegas Strip |
| Double Attack |
Progressive Blackjack |
Vegas Downtown |
| Double Exposure |
Spanish 21 |
Video Blackjack |
Some of the most interesting variations that have been released include games where there is more than just a few minor adjustments to the rules. These games offer something a little bit different.
- Blackjack Switch
A variation where you are dealt two hands and can swap the top cards of each hand. Blackjack pays only 1 to 1 instead of 3 to 2 and a dealer hand of 22 is a push. The house edge for blackjack switch is around 0.3%.
- Double Exposure
If you have always wanted to see both of the dealers cards then check out Double Exposure Blackjack. As the name suggests, both of the dealers cards are exposed. Rule variations however increase the house edge.
- Spanish 21
This variations uses a reduces deck of
48 cards (the 10's are removed). This might sound bad but there are quite a few bonus pays that can make it a better bet than the regular blackjack tables at some casinos.
- Triple Sevens Jackpot
If you like the chance of winning a big prize for a small bet then Triple 7's is worth a look. If you are dealt three suited red 7's you win a progressive. There are also several other jackpot variations of blackjack.
Even today new variations are being developed. It will be interesting to see if anyone can come up with a version that becomes more popular than the original. Clearly a difficult task but when it comes to casino games you never know. |
