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Blackjack Switch: how to play and where to play it in the UK
Ever played two blackjack hands and wished you could swap the cards between them? Blackjack Switch is the game for you
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Blackjack Switch is a version of blackjack in which players place identical bets on two hands and then get the opportunity to switch the second cards dealt to each hand with one another if they wish.
Aside from the ‘switch’ there’s another important thing to be aware of with Blackjack Switch, namely that a dealer hand of 22 doesn’t count as ‘bust’. Instead it’s counted as a ‘push’ (draw), unless a player has a ‘blackjack’ that wasn’t created via a switch or split.
Created and refined by renowned casino games inventor Geoff Hall, Blackjack Switch is now available at numerous online casinos, thanks to software provider Playtech.
How to play Blackjack Switch
- Player makes two identical wagers, plus any side bets
- Dealer deals players and themselves two cards, with both player cards visible
- Side bets (more of which below) are settled
- Player decides whether to switch the second cards dealt to their hands
- Player decides whether to hit, stand, double or split on both hands
- Dealer plays their hand and bets are settled
As mentioned above, once the player has decided whether or not to switch Blackjack Switch plays out in much the same way as most generic blackjack games.
The sole difference to most other blackjack games is that Blackjack Switch is resolved as a ‘push’ rather than a ‘bust’ against live player hands if the dealer’s hand equals 22.
Other blackjack rules that commonly differ between online casinos, such as whether the dealer stands or hits on soft 17, are worth double checking where you choose to play.
Blackjack Switch Super Match side bet
Most online operators offer a side bet in Blackjack Switch called Super Match.
Super Match has a similar feel to other widely loved blackjack side bets/games such as 21+3 Blackjack or Blackjack Perfect Pairs because it revolves around pairs or three of a kind.
The main difference is that, unlike in 21+3 the pairs or three of a kind aren’t drawn from a combination of the players cards and the dealer’s up-card. Instead they must come from within four cards that make up the player’s initial two hands.
Odds provided by William Hill Casino. Subject to change and may differ between operators.
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Other types of blackjack
Blackjack Switch is one of the most popular blackjack games in the world today, but there are so many other variations out there. Learn more about some others that are particularly widely played.
Find out more about the best places to play Blackjack Switch
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