Switch Blackjack is another variation of the game blackjack that we all know. The difference between this game and the regular blackjack is that you always play two hands and that you can switch the cards around to make the best hands. This means that, for example if your first hand you get dealt an Ace and a 5 and your second hand get a 10 and a 6. These are not great hands because they are totalling respectively, 6/16 and 16. In switch blackjack you now have the option to switch the cards around to get the best hand. The best option here would be to switch the cards around so that you get the following hands, Blackjack and 11. Some online casinos will only allow you to switch the top cards from each hand so watch for the rules applicable to the switch blackajck game you are playing.

I know what you are thinking now, great, I can’t lose but just as everything within a casino whether it is an online casino or a land based casino, everything has a price.

Switch blackjack rules are nearly the same as regular blackjack rules but there are just a few slight differences that are very important:

- If the dealer gets 22 then all hands still in the gameare a push apart from blackjack, which gets paid.

- If you get blackjack you do not get paid the regular 3:2 but just 1:1. (This is not such a bad thing as the chances of getting blackjack are of course very much higher because you can switch the cards around)

- If the dealer has a soft 17 then they will always take an additional card.

When you are playing switch blackjack you are only allowed to switch your cards before you make any decisions on hitting or standing. Once you are happy with the combinations of the cards the game will proceed as normal. The normal blackjack rules apply and you are allowed to hit, stand, double, split and take insurance or do whatever you wish that is allowed on that particular table.

There is often a box inbetween the two hands that allows you to make an extra side bet. This side bet is called “bonus bet” or “super match” and gives you yet another opportunity to bet more money. If you bet here you are betting on a pair showing in the initial deal. For example, if you’re first hand is a queen and a six and your second hand is a queen and a king, you have a pair and you win the bet. The win ratios are always written on the table so that you know how much you will receive. There is no standard win ratio because you can also get three cards the same or even if you are very lucky, four cards the same.

This a nice added option but as with other side bets please look at the statistics before you get too enthusiastic. A casino does not like giving away money so as you can probably imagine, the odds are against you when you are making this bet. It does not mean that you should never do it but if you do it every time you will lose. If you feel lucky, by all means, give it a try, you might even get four the same and be laughing when you leave.

Switch blackjack is a good game if you are looking for a bit of fun but if you are looking to make big money then you are better of sticking to regular blackjack, as the odds are slight more favorable.