How to Play Spanish 21 (Dragonfish)
Spanish 21 is a
version of online blackjack with specific rules. Eight decks that are usually referred to as Spanish are used in this game. They differ from standard 52-card decks in the absence of tens. Jokers are not available.
The goal of Spanish 21 is to beat the dealer. To do this, you need to score more without exceeding twenty-one. If the dealer goes bust, the player wins. Gamblers can also get some other payouts described below.
Common rules for Spanish 21 are discussed in the special article on the website Casinoz, so this review deals directly with Spanish 21 released by Random Logic. There are the following terms and condition in this game:
- The croupier deals two cards to himself, facing up one of them, and checks for blackjack if he has an ace.
- The dealer hits on a 16 and stands on any 17.
- It is allowed to double on any first two cards.
- After the first double it is allowed to double again, stand, or surrender.
- It is allowed to surrender on any dealer's upcard and on any player's cards.
- It is allowed to split once per box.
- Gamblers can split different ten-value cards.
- If the player has either blackjack or 21, he or she wins automatically.
- There is insurance against blackjack if the dealer has an ace.
- The five-card (six-card and seven-card) Charlie rule is valid in Spanish 21 (read about payouts for them below).
Payouts in Spanish 21 are traditional: 3:2 for blackjack; 1:1 for ordinary hands; 2:1 for insurance.
At 888 Casino it is possible to play Spanish 21 wagering on one-five boxes. Users may stake from one to one hundred credits per hand (bet sizes may vary.)