Spanish 21

Rules of Play

  • Player Blackjack
    Always Beats dealer’s Blackjack – pays 3/2
  • Player Total of 21
    Always Beats dealer’s total of 21, pays up to 3 to 1
  • Pair Splitting
    Player may split cards of equal value including Aces creating up to 4 hands – hitting and doubling of split hands including Aces – is allowed.
  • Double Down
    Once with 2 or More cards, on any total including after splitting. No bonuses on doubled hands.
  • Double Down Rescue
    After doubling if a player is dissatisfied with his non-busted hand, he may rescue (take back) the doubled portion of the bet, and forfeit the original wager.
  • Late Surrender Allowed
    Dealer checks under ace or face card for Blackjack.

Bonus 21 Payoffs

  • Five Card 21: 3 to 2
  • Six Card 21: 2 to 1
  • Seven Card 21: 3 to 1
  • 6-7-8 Mixed Suits: 3 to 2
  • 6-7-8 Same Suit: 2 to 1
  • 6-7-8 Spades: 3 to 1
  • 7-7-7 Mixed Suits: 3 to 2
  • 7-7-7 Same Suit: 2 to 1
  • 7-7-7 Spades: 3 to 1

Super Bonus

Player: Holds suited 7-7-7
Dealer: Upcard any 7

  • $5–$24 Bet: Wins $1,000
  • $25+ Bet: Wins $5,000
  • Envy Bonus: All other betting players get $50

No side bet required. Splitting/doubling voids Super Bonus. Players can insure a Blackjack.

Match The Dealer™

Five Big Payoffs! Uses 8 Spanish decks A-9, J, Q, K (no 10’s).

  • Description:
    In addition to the regular 21 bet, a player can bet that either or both of his first two cards will numerically match the dealer’s up card.
  • How To Play:
    The player makes a Match The Dealer wager by placing a bet in the Match The Dealer bet circle. In order to play Match The Dealer, the player must make a regular 21 bet.
  • Bet Limits:
    $1 up to the amount of the regular 21 bet.
  • Five Big Payoffs:
    • 1 Non-Suited Match: 3 to 1
    • 2 Non-Suited Matches: 6 to 1
    • 1 Suited Match: 12 to 1
    • 1 Non-Suited & 1 Suited Match: 15 to 1
    • 2 Suited Matches: 24 to 1
  • Win Frequency:
    Players will win 1 in every 6.4 hands on average.