Variations in rules of blackjack
The rules of a blackjack game are usually set by the casino which is hosting the game. In most cases the rules are found to be same, except a few minor changes. But since the basic concept of the game is nearly same, so apparently, in what casino the game is played, they always look almost the same. Usually when a casino sets some difference in the rules of the game, it displays a notice board near the game table specifying the changes. Few of these variations are discussed below
- Early surrender: In this variation of blackjack rules, the players are given the option to surrender before the dealer could even check blackjack.
- No hole card: In this rule, the dealer is not allowed to draw his second card before all the players have made their final decisions.
- Hit split aces: The common rule of blackjack does not allow players to hit aces that were split. But this variation of blackjack rules allows the players to hit those split aces.
The casinos have now introduces variants of game to make little more exiting and it is to increase house edge, it can increase odds of casino winning. The Spanish 21 lets more flexibility and doubling down number of the cards and rescue. Some other variants give extra bonuses, the payout for 5 and more card, which add to 21′s. With the right basic strategy, the Spanish 21 almost has the higher house edge than the comparable Blackjack game. Some changes are used to make new variant of games and these changes, whereas attracting novice player, in fact increase house edge in the games. Blackjack Online is by not any means restricted to the variants, like scale of the interest in game at a moment.
