Rules of Double Exposure Blackjack

Most of the rules correspond to traditional blackjack rules, except the main difference of two dealer cards exposed and the following compensation rules:

• All ties except a natural blackjack go to the dealer
• Player blackjack pays 1:1
• Only one split is allowed

There are more optional rules that can vary from casino to casino. Some casinos allow the dealer to stand or hit on soft 17, tied blackjacks may either push or go to the player, player may split twice or more, may double on first two cards, may or may not double after a split, and so on.

Here we give you some examples of real casinos that offer double exposure and describe the special rules each one of them applies:

Lady Luck, Las Vegas:

• Played with 6 decks
• Double on any first two cards
• Split only once
• Double after split not allowed
• Dealer hits soft 17
• Tied blackjack wins
• Jack and ace of hearts and suited 6-7-8 pays 2:1
• House edge of 0.26 percent

Stratosphere, Las Vegas:

• Played with 6 decks
• Double on hard 9-11 only
• Split up to four times
• Double after split allowed
• Dealer hits soft 17
• Tied blackjack wins
• House edge of 0.68 percent.

Tropicana, Claridge, Taj Majal, Atlantic City:

• Player with 8 decks
• Double only on hard 9-11 and soft 19-20
• Split only once
• Double after a split allowed
• Dealer stands on soft 17
• Tied blackjack wins
• House edge of 0.66 percent.