Spanish 21 In Vegas

Spanish 21 in Vegas? Any Spanish 21 tables in Las Vegas or surrounding areas of Clark County? Loved this game! Save hide report. Given how popular blackjack has proven to be around the world, it’s only natural that many have tried to change or build on the basics of the classic in order to create new challenges for players.One of the most popular of these attempts is Spanish 21, a game that can be found in many brick-and-mortar casinos, as well as many Internet gaming sites.

How to Play Spanish 21

Betting

Initially, betting in Spanish 21 is just like betting in Blackjack. To begin a hand, players must bet at least the table minimum. For example, at a $3 to $100 table, the minimum bet to play is $3. The player may bet any amount up to the maximum of $100.

In Spanish 21, however, players may have additional ways to win, including a Bonus 21 or Super Bonus payout if their hands meet specific criteria:

Island Spanish 21 Bonus Payoffs:

5 Card 21: Pays 3-2
6 Card 21: Pays 2-1
7+ Card 21: Pays 3-1
6-7-8 Mixed: Pays 3-2
6-7-8 Suited: Pays 2-1
6-7-8 Spaded: Pays 3-1
7-7-7 Mixed: Pays 3-2
7-7-7 Suited: Pays 2-1
7-7-7 Spaded: Pays 3-1

Super Bonus:

Player holds 7-7-7 and Dealer upcard any 7 $3+ Bet WINS $1,000 $25+ bet WINS $5,000
Envy Bonus – All other players get $50 NO side bet required. (Splitting, Doubling voids Super Bonus)

Gameplay

At Island Resort & Casino, Spanish 21 is played with six Spanish Decks—A-9, J, Q, K—no 10s. Like Blackjack, the object of Spanish 21 is to create a hand as close to 21 as possible, without busting, or going over 21. Players whose hands total closer to 21 than the dealer win. Face cards are valued at 10, while Aces are valued at either 1 or 11, depending on the player’s hand.

Players who receive a two-card combination equaling 21, such as a Jack and Ace, win the hand automatically. This is known as a blackjack. In Spanish 21, player blackjacks beat dealer blackjacks and pay 3-2.

To begin the hand, each player is dealt two cards face-up. The dealer also receives two cards; however, one is dealt face-down and the other face-up. Once all cards are dealt, each player has a range of options to take action on their individual hands.

At this point, the player has several options, including:

Surrender: If the dealer’s up card is a J, Q, K or Ace, they must check for blackjack. If the dealer does not have blackjack, and a player is dissatisfied with their hand, they have the option to surrender. Players cannot surrender if the dealer does have blackjack.
Stand: A player who is satisfied with the total of their hand may stand. This means that the player does not want to be dealt any additional cards.
Hit: A player who does not feel that their hand can beat the dealer may hit, or take additional cards. A player may hit as many times as they like until they reach a satisfactory hand, or the total of their hand exceeds 21.
Double down: Players who feel confident about the strength of their hands may choose to double down. If a player chooses to double down, they must make an additional wager equal to or less than the original wager. The double down bet must meet the table’s minimum requirements. In Spanish 21, players may rescue, or be given back, the doubled portion of the bet if they are dissatisfied with a non-busted hand. In double down rescues, the player’s original wager is forfeited. Note:Bonus 21 and Super Bonus payouts do not apply to doubled hands.
Split: Players who are dealt matching cards, such as a pair of 8s, may choose to split the pair into two separate hands. To split, the player must make an additional wager matching the value of their original bet. Once split, the player takes action on each hand individually, and must complete action before moving to the second hand. In Spanish 21, players may split cards of equal value up to four hands and hitting and doubling of split hands is allowed.
Take insurance: If the dealer’s face-up card is an Ace, players may choose to take insurance. Insurance may be taken for half of the player’s original bet. If the dealer’s hand equals 21 and the player has taken insurance, the player is paid 2-1. Insurance helps to protect the value of the player’s original bet in case the dealer has blackjack.
Once all players have completed action, the dealer’s face-down card is revealed. If the dealer’s hand totals 17 or higher, they must stand. Once the dealer has completed action, their hand is compared to the players’.

If a player’s hand is closer to 21 than the dealer, the player wins their bet. If the dealer’s hand is closer to 21, the player loses their bet. If the hands are equal, the bet pushes and no chips are exchanged either way, unless the hands total 21, in which case the player’s hand wins and pays up to 3-1.

Spanish 21 is one of the most popular variations of blackjack in the world and is played widely in casinos. While the differences can make the game a bit more complicated, they also influence the odds of winning.

To a normal person, Spanish 21 and blackjack may seem like the same game with different names. However, there are a number of different advantages and disadvantages each game offers through different sets of rules.

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Spanish 21

Spanish 21 is played on the same traditional table as its counterpart, but it offers the player plenty more options than traditional blackjack; however, these options come at a price.

Giving the player more options to win would typically reduce the house edge, but casinos have found a way to combat that. Rather than playing with the traditional 52 card deck, they remove the four 10 cards, leaving the deck with only 48 cards. Any experienced gambler can tell you that removing 25% of the cards with a face value of 10 will influence your odds negatively.

Spanish 21 Rules:

Although the rules for Spanish 21 can vary at different locations, they are typically as follows:

Late surrender is allowed- If the dealer does not have a blackjack, the player may surrender and receive half of their bet back. Unfortunately, they also forfeit their ability to keep playing.
Double after split is allowed- If the player ends up with two cards of the same value, he or she may “split” them to make two hands. Players are allowed to double their bet after splitting
Re-splitting aces is allowed, as well as splitting in general up to four hands.
A player 21 always wins- This is one of the most important advantages of Spanish 21. According to traditional blackjack rules, the house can beat a 21 if the number of cards in the dealer’s hand is fewer than in the player’s.
Player blackjack beats dealer blackjack- In regular blackjack, this would be a push and would result in no winnings. However, in Spanish 21, this win results in a 3:2 payout.
Player may double on any number of cards.
Player may usually hit and double down after splitting aces-
Player may surrender after doubling, known as “double down rescue”- The player forfeits an amount equal to his original bet. Essentially, he takes the double bet while forfeiting his original bet.

Spanish 21 Blackjack – Dealer’s Rule:

Most casinos offering Spanish 21 require that the dealer hit on a soft 17. Because of this, the house advantage is about 0.8%, which is worse than almost any other variation of blackjack.

Where To Play Spanish 21 In Vegas

In traditional blackjack, where the dealer stands on a soft 17, the house edge is only about 0.4%. This is definitely something to consider when deciding which game to play.

Spanish 21 Game Payouts:

The payouts in Spanish 21 are similar to blackjack, but there are a few more options if the player meets certain requirements.

Spanish 21 In Las Vegas

A five-card 21 pays 3 to 2, a six-card 21 pays 2 to 1, a seven or more card 21 pays 3 to 1. This bonus is not honored after doubling or splitting.
A 6-7-8 or 7-7-7 of mixed suits pays 3 to 2, of the same suit pays 2 to 1, and of spades pays 3 to 1. These bonuses usually do not pay after doubling or splitting, but some casinos allow it.
Suited 7-7-7 when the dealer has a seven face up pays $1000 for bets of $5-$24 and $5000 for bets of $25 or over. In addition, all other players receive a $50 “envy bonus.” This bonus does not pay after doubling or splitting.