What is nowadays popularly known as online blackjack has a very long history. Some people say that the playing of card games in which Blackjack which was initially referred to as Twenty-One is founded originated from India. Others say that it originated from China while others say that it originated in France from where it spread to Europe then to the rest of the world. Blackjack game has gained wide popularity and is played by many gamblers all over world.
There are various blackjack variants. This explains why there are variations in the rules of playing online blackjack. The rules may vary from one region to the other as well as from one country or region to other depending on the blackjack game variant.
The following are some of the popular variants of blackjack.
Spanish 21
This blackjack game is described as fun by the players because of the various bonuses that are given not to mention the regular prizes offered. The bonuses give are for the hand which is composed of 5 cards whose total is not more than 21. The bonus is also given to three 7s or those hands which have 6-7-8. In this blackjack variant, the deck has no 10s. However, in the deck the face cards K, Q and J still remain.
21st Century Blackjack
Also popularly known as Las Vegas Style, 21st Century Blackjack is the only blackjack variant in which the player is allowed to push even without regard to whether one already busts. The hand of the player pushes based on two conditions; first, also the dealer busts, and secondly, the hand total of the dealer is higher than that of the player.
Double Exposure Blackjack
This is one of the variants of blackjack that have high house edge. In this game, the rules require that the two cards of the dealer should be dealt face-up. However, this blackjack pays only 1:1. Also, the player will lose in the event of tie between him or her and the dealer. Therefore, the game seems in some way to favor the dealer, or casino for that purpose.
Double Attack Blackjack
In this blackjack game, the rules require that the hand of the dealer should be dealt face-up. The player may choose to add money to his or her wager after he or she has seen the hand of the dealer.
Chinese Blackjack
This is blackjack variant which is popularly played in the Asian continent. One notable thing about this blackjack variant is splitting of cards is not allowed.
Vingt-et-un
This is the blackjack variant in France. Its rules provide that 11 is the corresponding Ace value. However, blackjack is counted as two Aces. In this blackjack variant, splitting of cards is not allowed.
Siebzehn und Vier
This is the blackjack variant in Germany. Like Vingt-et-un, the French blackjack variant, its rules provide that 11 is the corresponding Ace value but blackjack is counted as two Aces. Again, in this blackjack variant, splitting of cards is not allowed.
Blackjack Switch
This is the only variant of blackjack in which players are given two hands. In all the other variant blackjack variants, the players are given only one hand. Additionally, in the Blackjack switch, a player is allowed to switch card from 1st hand with card from 2nd hand. However, it is important to note that the natural blackjack in this case pays only even money.