{"id":4493,"date":"2021-08-13T09:08:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T09:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planet7casino.com\/?p=4493"},"modified":"2023-08-10T10:59:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:59:26","slug":"how-to-play-spanish-21-rules-tips-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planet7casino.com\/planet-strategy\/how-to-play-spanish-21-rules-tips-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Play Spanish 21: Game Rules, Tips, Strategies, And More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Spanish 21 is one of the most popular versions of <\/span>online blackjack<\/span><\/a>. Like all other variations of the game, there are certain rules you need to follow with this version.<\/span> The best way to play effectively is to make sure you understand these rules and apply a <\/span>blackjack strategy<\/span><\/a> to your gameplay. In this quick and easy guide, we\u2019ve broken down the key aspects of this exciting game and laid out a few handy tips to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n Spanish 21<\/a> is a special take on the classic game of blackjack. Brick and mortar casinos first introduced the game in 1995.<\/span> While many of the rules are inherently the same as the original version, this one has a few different twists that can make the gameplay much more interesting. Additionally, such rules can be found in other blackjack games like Pontoon and Blackjack Surrender, both of which offer some big advantages to the player. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, Spanish 21 features the same table layout as the classic version of blackjack.<\/span> This means between 6 and 8 decks of cards are used. Unlike other blackjack games, however, this one does not include 10 cards. Basically,<\/span> this means 25% of the cards are missing. Jacks, Queens, and Kings remain in the deck, and like the original game, these cards have a value of 10. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n *Because of the lower number of 10s, the insurance bet in Spanish 21 with a 2-1 payoff has a much higher house edge than it does for blackjack. It is considered to be one of the worst bets you can make on any game.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned already, Spanish 21 discards all of the 10 cards from the deck. At first, it may seem like this puts the player at a huge disadvantage.<\/span> But the other changes in rules make up for this. <\/span>Here are some quick pointers to help you remember the rules and what to be aware of while you play. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick rules for Spanish 21:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Spanish 21?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spanish 21 Quick Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rules: Blackjack vs Spanish 21<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Blackjack<\/span><\/td> Spanish 21<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Number of Decks<\/span><\/td> 1, 2, 4, 6, 8<\/span><\/td> 6 and 8<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Dealer Soft 17 Rule<\/span><\/td> Can hit or stand<\/span><\/td> Can hit or stand<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Blackjack Payoff<\/span><\/td> 3-2 or 6-5<\/span><\/td> 3-2<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Player Blackjack<\/span><\/td> Always pushes when dealer has a blackjack<\/span><\/td> Always wins even if the dealer has a blackjack<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Player 21<\/span><\/td> Always pushes when a dealer has 21<\/span><\/td> Always wins even if the dealer has 21<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Doubling-Down<\/span><\/td> Only after initial two cards<\/span><\/td> Can double on any number of cards <\/span><\/td><\/tr> Double After Pair Splitting<\/span><\/td> Usually allowed <\/span><\/td> Always allowed<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Late Surrender<\/span><\/td> Sometimes allowed <\/span><\/td> Always allowed. (You can also surrender after doubling, pair splitting, or hitting)<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Resplitting Pairs<\/span><\/td> Usually up to 3 or 4 hands, but not aces <\/span><\/td> Up to 4 hands, including aces<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Insurance<\/span><\/td> Pays 2 to 1<\/span><\/td> Pays 2 to 1*<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Spanish 21 Rules<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rules for Hitting, Standing, and Splitting<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n