Spanish 21 is the one most popular variants of blackjack. It is also one of the most fast paced ones. This variant is owned by a Colorado based company, Masque Publishing Inc.
In Spanish 21 all natural 10s are removed from the decks used; kings, queens and jacks are retained. This is the main difference between blackjack and this variant. A standard blackjack table is used to play this game. The game is usually played with decks ranging from as many as eight, six, five or four. The cards are dealt out of a shoe or a CSM (continuous shuffling machine). With the natural 10s removed all the other cards have the same values just as in blackjack.
Thanks to the removal of the four 10s per deck the dealer gains almost 2% advantage per deck. To even out the advantage that the house gains with the removal of the natural 10s there are very attractive bonuses which are doled out in Spanish 21 as compared to what is available in blackjack. The rules of the game are also a lot more liberal to make it worthwhile for the players.
When it comes to differences in rules between blackjack and Spanish 21 one of the most significant ones is that a dealer’s 21 always get beat by a player’s 21. Some of the different types of bonuses available to players of Spanish 21 are mentioned below.
In Spanish 21, if a player’s cards equal 21 then the player might qualify for a bonus 21. The bonuses which can be got for a 21 are of different types. For 5 cards totalling 21, the payout will be 3:2. For 6 cards it will be 2:1. For 7 or more cards it will be 3:1. For a hand of 6-7-8 with mixed suit the payout is 3:2. For a hand of 6-7-8 with same suit the payout is 2:1. For a hand of 6-7-8 with spades only the payout is 3:1. For a hand of 7-7-7 with mixed suit the payout is 3:2. For a hand of 7-7-7 with same suit the payout is 2:1. For a hand of 7-7-7 with spades only the payout is 3:1.
A player holding suited 7-7-7 can receive a super bonus in Spanish 21 if the dealer draws a 7 of any suit. To qualify playing for a super bonus players will have place bets ranging from $5 to $25. Bets of $5 to $24 qualify for a super bonus of $1000. Bets of $25 and above qualify for a super bonus of $5000. Every time a player wins the super bonus all the other active players at the table get what is called an envy bonus of $50. The super bonus is void in case of doubling and splitting. Since most casinos have different rules for super bonus players would be advised to understand them before playing. Double down rescue, late surrender, Pair splitting and Doubling down are some of the options available to players of Spanish 21.
A good way to learn how to play Spanish 21 is to learn it online. Since the game is a very popular one, players are sure to find plenty of free game options available on the internet. The free Spanish 21 games have animations and music playing in the background to provide better effects. Also, the games are presented in high resolution formats making for an overall exciting gaming experience. This way, players get to enjoy all the fun and thrills from the bells and whistles and get to learn how to play the game as well.
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