The objective of Match Play 21 Blackjack is for a player to
come as close to 21 without going over, while still having a higher number than
the dealer. Prior to receiving any cards, the player must place a wager. Once
the wager is made, the player is dealt two cards face up. The dealer is also
dealt two cards. If the total value of the players cards is closer to 21 than
the dealer, the player wins as much as he wagered. The player wins if the dealer
goes over 21.
Match Play 21, also known as Spanish 21, is a variation of Blackjack. The
objective of Match Play 21 is for a Player to come as close to 21 without going
over, while still having a higher total than the Dealer. Prior to receiving any
cards, the Player must place a wager. Once the wager is made, the Player is
dealt two cards face up. The Dealer is also dealt two cards. If the total value
of the Player's cards is closer to 21 than the Dealer, the Player wins as much
as was wagered. The Player also wins if the Dealer goes over 21 and the Player
has not busted. If the Player's total goes over 21,
Match-Play Rules:
8 Match Play decks are used, the 4 10's have been removed from each deck, all
other face cards remain. Cards are re-shuffled after each hand Dealer must hit
soft 17 A Player 21 always wins (except vs a Dealer blackjack) A Player
Blackjack beats a Dealer Blackjack A Player may double down on any number of
cards, but only one time, and will receive only one card. A Player may surrender
after doubling down and then surrenders the double down portion of the wager.
Certain Card combinations result in higher that 1-1 payoffs - please see the
chart below. Card Values
Suits of the cards have no meaning in the game. Cards 2 through 9 are the face
value. Jacks, Queens and Kings are all valued at 10. Aces can count as either 1
or 11 If the Player has a hand that consists of a 6 and an Ace, it may either
be considered a 17 or drop its value to 7. The Ace may count as 1 or 11. You may
change the value of the Ace as the hand progresses.
