Ø  Split tens then draw ace is BJ – When this rule is available and you draw an ace after splitting a pair of tens, the ace-ten counts as a Blackjack and receives the appropriate bonus.

Ø  Split aces then draw ten is BJ – When this rule is available and you draw a ten after splitting a pair of aces, the ace-ten counts as a Blackjack and receives the appropriate bonus. This rule can be found in South America.

Ø  Blackjack ties are paid one-half the bet instead of pushing – Another rule found in some South American casinos.

Ø  Suited 678 pays 2:1 – When this option is set and you get a six, seven and eight in the same suit, in any order, the payoff is two to one.

Ø  Winning suited 678 pays 2:1 – This is the same as above, except that the bonus is earned only if the dealer does not also have 21. This rule is found in some Atlantic City casinos.

Ø  Blackjack pays 6:5 – This horrible new rule is starting to appear at many casinos. Blackjack pays only $6 for a $5 bet. Run, don't walk away from this game. It is not really Blackjack. It is a scam.

Ø  Blackjack rounded up – A Blackjack often results in a half dollar as a part of the payoff. At a few casinos, the dealer will round the payoff up to the next dollar instead of bothering with coins.

Miscellaneous Rules

Ø  Hand fee – The casino collects a per-hand fee. This can be a dollar amount or a percentage and is seen in Indian casinos in some states.

Ø  No mid-shoe entry – You must wait for the shuffle to start betting. This is to prevent card counters from waiting for the count to increase before they bet. Some casinos allow you to enter mid-shoe, but limit your bets to the table minimum or to your first bet until the shuffle.

Ø  Player Banked – Players are given the opportunity to bank the game. That is, the player collects losses and pay wins. The house makes money on fees.

 © 2009 Norman Wattenberger