Learn to Play Spanish 21: Rules & Tips

Players 2-8 Players
Difficulty 6/10
Recommended Age 18+
Game Category Casino
Playing the card game Spanish 21
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Spanish 21 Game Overview

Are you tired of playing the same old casino games? Then it's time to try Spanish 21! This exciting variation of blackjack offers players more ways to win and a unique twist on the classic game. In Spanish 21, players aim to get a hand value of 21 or as close to it as possible without going over. But unlike traditional blackjack, Spanish 21 uses a special deck of cards that removes all the 10s. This creates new opportunities for players to hit big hands and win big payouts.

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Objective of the Game

The object of Spanish 21 is to beat the dealer's hand by getting a hand value of 21 or as close to it as possible without going over. Players can also win by having a higher hand value than the dealer, or by the dealer busting (going over 21). In Spanish 21, players have more opportunities to win big payouts thanks to bonus hands and special rules.

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Materials Needed for Playing Spanish 21

  • Standard deck(s) of playing cards (without 10s)
  • Chips or money for betting
  • A table or playing surface

Cards Used

Spanish 21 uses a special deck of cards that removes all the 10s. This means that the deck consists of 48 cards instead of the usual 52. The cards are ranked as follows: Ace (worth 1 or 11), King, Queen, Jack, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.

Other Supplies Needed

None

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How To Play Spanish 21

  1. Players place their bets.
  2. The dealer deals two cards to each player and two cards to themselves (one face up, one face down).
  3. Players can then choose to hit (take another card) or stand (keep their current hand).
  4. Players can also choose to double down (double their bet and take one more card) or split (if they have two cards of the same rank, they can split them into two separate hands).
  5. Once all players have finished their turns, the dealer reveals their face-down card and hits or stands according to the rules.
  6. The player with the highest hand value that doesn't go over 21 wins.

Keeping Score

In Spanish 21, the player wins if their hand value is higher than the dealer's, or if the dealer busts (goes over 21). Payouts vary depending on the hand value and the specific rules of the casino. Some casinos also offer bonus payouts for certain hands, such as a 5-card 21 or a 6-7-8 or 7-7-7 hand.

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