Blackjack switch is another variation of the game blackjack that we all know. The difference with 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:
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 respectably, 6/16 and 16. 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.
I know what you are thinking now, great, I can't loos! Well just as everything within a casino if it is an online casino or a brick casino, it has a price.
Switch blackjack rules are nearly the same as regular blackjack rules there are just a few slight differences that are very important:
- If the dealer gets 22 then all hands still in the game 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 he will always take an additional card.
When you are playing the game 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.
There is normally a box in-between 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 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 loos. 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.
Try your Switch Blackjack skills here!
