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If you like to see not only your cards but those of the Dealer then allow us to introduce to you the game of Face Up 21. This little beauty allows you to see both of the Dealers cards
and as such puts you in a slightly better position!
This game also offers you the option of surrendering your hand if you do not like what you see, but use it carefully as it is not always the best strategic move to surrender a hand.
Below is a complete run down of all the game rules attached to the game of Face Up 21.
Number Of Decks:
Face Up 21 uses eight regular decks of playing cards. However the casino can set the number of decks in play.
Splitting Rules:
You are allowed to Split any two cards that have the same, equal value. By splitting
you need to place an additional bet on the new hand which has to be the same as your initial wager amount.
You can, should you wish, keep on splitting and play up a maximum of three hands.
Doubling Down Rules:
You can Double Down on any 9, 10 or 11, and you may double down after splitting cards.
Dealer Play:
The Dealer Hits on any hard total of 16 or less and
Stands on any hard total of 17 or more. The
Dealer also Hits on any soft total of 17 or less and
Stands on any soft total of 18 or more
You need to be aware that whenever the dealer is forced to stand on the first deal, then the computer automatically hits for you until you win or bust.
This rule is and game play is applied in Face Up 21 as you are permitted to see both of the dealer's cards and as such you know what numbers you must beat.
When the dealer is not forced to stand on the first deal, you can hit or stand.
Online players need to be aware that the entire deck is shuffled before each game begins.
Payouts and House Edge:
A Blackjack hand pays even money, and a winning Insurance bet pays 2-1.
A Player will always win if both he and the Dealer have Blackjack, however all other tied hands will be won by the Dealer.
The House Edge of the Face Up 21 game, when played with eight decks is 0.85%.
Face Up 21 - Hints and Tips
The first thing you should do is to find a casino that offers the lowest number of decks, the more decks in play the higher the house edge, so always
remember in Blackjack the lower the number of decks the better!
We strongly recommend you get yourself a Blackjack strategy card for the game of Face Up 21 as there are lots of changes to the normal basic strategy that come into play.
One thing is important and that is to only surrender when the strategy dictates you should, as by taking surrender at the wrong time it will put you on the wrong side
of the house edge.
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