While the dealer hits on soft 17, a dealer blackjack against a player’s blackjack leads to a loss. Dealers will hit on soft 17 while players can split and double, and some hands will receive extra special bonus payouts.įace up 21 – with this version, the dealer’s cards are faced up, and that can give you an advantage on your next move. Matchplay 21 – this variant is different from conventional blackjack as all 10s are removed from the deck except for face cards. Doubling down and splitting is allowed, and the players can play up to 5 hands per round. The side bet is an additional bet on the first two cards that have the same value. Perfect Pairs blackjack – it adheres to regular rules except the extra side bet offered at the start of each hand.