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How Many Blackjack Variations Are There?

Here at NetBet Casino UK, we have all the games you can play and then some. From online slots to table games and irresistible blackjack online titles, we regularly update our lobby with the latest and best games. Blackjack is always fun to play even if the gameplay is mostly the same across all variants. Still, there are some better than others, and in this guide, we’ll talk more about the different blackjack variations you can find at NetBet Casino.

From Classic to Modern Blackjack

Classic blackjack is always one of the most popular games to play in online casinos. It’s the same here at NetBet. By classic online blackjack, we mean one that follows the standard rules such as the dealer being able to peak for blackjack and where he hits on a soft 17. The soft 17 rule requires the dealer to hit on a hand of 17 with ‘soft’ cards, or a hand where one of the cards is an Ace.

Now, while classic blackjack is great to play, slight alterations make it even more fun. For example, it can be a pretty slow-moving game, but thanks to new studios, gameplay has been hastened. This is mostly on display in live blackjack games such as Evolution’s Speed Blackjack. No one wants to wait for a long time between rounds or watch slow animations, and this game eliminates it, instead focusing on super-fast gameplay.

Other variants allow splits and resplits, doubling down after splitting, and changing the number of decks in play. It’s not just rule changes – some blackjack variants such as Multihand Blackjack allow you to play more hands simultaneously. That’s even more exciting than the standard variant, although keep in mind that you pay for each one separately, so it will cost more.

Common Blackjack Variations

Blackjack Switch seems to be one of the most popular and most common online blackjack variations. Invented by Geoff Hall, it allows you to switch the second cards from the two hands in play, essentially giving you a chance to make better hands. With a perfect strategy, this rule change can give you a great advantage.

In Blackjack Double Exposure, both of the dealer’s cards are face up. Thanks to that, you can easily see what’s coming. However, there’s a trade off – a natural pays 1:1 instead of 3:2 like in most blackjack games.

21 Burn is another interesting variant where you can ‘burn’ the second card for another from the deck. This will cost you an additional burn bet, but it may significantly improve your winning chances.

With more blackjack variants online than ever, the legend of blackjack will keep growing. It is the best table game for many reasons, and the fun variants are reason enough to try it.

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