Spanish Blackjack

Spanish Blackjack is a variation of Classic Blackjack that is played with 8 unique decks of 48. To make each deck of 52 a deck of 48, each of the 10 cards are removed from the deck. As with other variations, each deck is re-shuffled after every round. In Spanish Blackjack, you are only able to play one hand at a time. The combinations that make up a 21 hand determine the Bonus Payout and are described in the table below:

 

*Note* The Bonus for 3 sevens of the same suit when the dealer has a 7 face-up does not apply after a Split. And bonus payouts don’t apply if you get a Blackjack or after you Double Down.

Other basic rules of Spanish Blackjack are listed below:

1. This variation of Blackjack is an American “Hole Card” Game, which means that the dealer must check their hand for a Blackjack when they are dealt an Ace or a Face Card.

2. Spanish Blackjack allows you to take up to 9 cards in addition to your original hand as long as the combined value does not go over 21. If you manage to draw all 9 additional cards without busting, your hand automatically stands and it is the dealer’s turn.

3. The dealer must always hit on any 17

4. Blackjack pays 3 to 2

5. If both you and the dealer have Blackjack, you win over the dealer. Any other tie situation is considered a “Push” and your bet is returned.

6. Bonuses don’t apply after a Double Down

7. As long as your two cards are of the same numerical value, you may split them

8. Any “Blackjack” after a Split is not considered an actual Blackjack.

9. You are allowed to split up to three times per hand, and in Spanish Blackjack, you ARE allowed to re-split Aces.