Everything You Must Know About Spanish 21 Blackjack Variant

Everything You Must Know About Spanish 21 Blackjack Variant

Blackjack is one of the most popular games preferred by worldwide players because of its simple rules. Another aspects that make it favorites of many people is that there are different variations of blackjack game. Each variant may differ from each other according to their rules. Spanish 21 is one of the famous blackjack variants that is played with a 48-card Spanish deck instead of a standard 52-card deck. When it comes to Spanish 21 playing rules, you will find this variant more liberal than traditional blackjack games.

Differences Between Traditional Blackjack And Spanish 21

 The basic difference is of card decks used, as discussed above. 10-value cards are absent in Spanish 21. However, the Live Spanish 21 game is played with 6 or 8 decks. The hand wins instantly if you draw to 21. Split aces may be hit, doubled, and re-split. Double down is also allowed on the card number. There is a double down rescue when players can surrender at any time before or after a double down.

Special payouts are offered for specific 21 hands as given below –

21 Hands Payouts
A 5-card 21 3-2
A 21 with 6, 7, and 8 or three 7s 3-2 (when suited)
A 21 with 6, 7, and 8 or three 7s 3-1 (when all are spades)
A 21 with 6, 7, and 8 or three 7s 2-1 (when suited) except for spades
A 6-card 21 2-1
A 7-card 21 3-1

You would not be eligible to receive any of these bonus payouts if you decide to double down.

House Edge

 The house edge of a 6-deck s17 game is 0.37% if you are using the Spanish 21 playing strategy. You can receive a low house edge after learning its basic playing strategy.

Where to Play Spanish 21 Blackjack Variant?

 There is a long list of casino en linea (online casino) where you can securely play Spanish 21. Choose an operator that is licensed and regulated by reputable organizations for providing a secure and fair gaming environment online.