Blackjack Switch is the original title of a popular variety of blackjack we will discuss in this article. It is different from other versions of the game in the feature that a client can change the casino cards between two boxes. You must agree that it is a tempting legal trick, often used by cheaters.
Basic rules of the game
We'll briefly recall the rules of Blackjack Switch, although they may differ in some variations (for example U.S. and European)
- Use six or eight standard decks without jokers.
- You can play only with two boxes, at equal rates.
- The dealer takes another "soft" seventeen.
- In the U.S. version, the dealer gives himself two cards and checks for a blackjack with an open ace or ten.
- The player can swap the second card.
- You can double any two cards.
- There is a split and double after splitting.
- Blackjack is paid in 1:1.
- Blackjack is formed after the draw between the hands of 21 points.
- If the dealer has 22 draw.
- There is insurance.
- You can surrender only in rare European versions.
As you can see, the rules are disadvantageous except for changing cards.
Casino advantage
In blackjack, switching six decks by American rules (two cards go to the dealer, blackjack card is still on "soft" 17, 1:1 payout and an ace with 21 after the exchange) can reduce the house edge to 0.58%, if you play by the optimal strategy.
Here's how to influence this rate in the rules of different casinos:
- Dealer stands on all seventeen: -0.3%
- Eight decks: +0.02%
- Automatical blackjack: -0.21%
- Automatical blackjack after the exchange rate: -0.4%
In general, the European version of blackjack switch called Russian by some Western experts is more profitable. It's mathematical house edge is about 0.2%.
Side bet
Sometimes Blackjack Switch offers an additional bet. It is paid if the first four cards, of a client form a poker hand. In the model of Playtech, it is called Super Match. Standard payments are as follows:
- Pair - 1:1
- Tris - 5:1
- Two couples - 8:1
- Kind - 40:1
Edge in this rate is 2.55%. As you can see, it is not worth it.
How to play
Blackjack Switch has ready strategies in the tables indicating how to play in all game situations. There are also custom rules for changing cards between the boxes.
You can find detailed recommendations on the blackjack switch in a special article of Casinoz. These tips will help you achieve the best results.
