Here
are some of Super's specifics and rule changes
compared against
those of commonplace blackjack.
The
game is usually played with one deck, but sometimes
two.
The dealer usually hits a soft 17.
Players may double down on any number of cards,
even after splitting
pairs.
Players may re-split up to four hands, including
aces
Players may take late surrender on any number
of cards, even after
hitting, splitting or doubling down.
A player hand totaling 20 or less, consisting
of six cards or more,
except after doubling, automatically wins.
A player hand of 21 points, consisting of 5 cards
or more, except after
doubling, pays 2 to 1 instantly.
A player blackjack always wins, even if the dealer
has one.
And
finally, that one rule that popped up in your
question letting me
know exactly what version of blackjack you were
referencing: a
blackjack in diamonds pays 2-to-1 compared to
all other blackjacks that
only pay even money -- that rule can make for
some fun. But Super Fun,
Ed? Hmmm.
Being
that the casino isn't in the business of giving
Ed free money,
the kicker(s) are that all non-diamonds blackjacks
pay only even money,
and the dealer usually hits a soft 17.
For
those of you accustomed to a 3-2 payoff for your
snappers, expect
even-money payoffs on 15 of every 16 blackjacks,
as only 1 of those 16
happy blackjacks, on average, will be in diamonds.
As
to the dealer hitting a soft 17, this gives the
house an edge of
0.94% compared to 0.75% if the dealer were to
stand. When two decks are
used, and the dealer hits a soft 17, the house
edge is 1.16%.
These
two house rules give the casino an advantage higher
than in most
everyday multi-deck blackjack games, even when
incorporating perfect
basic strategy. Nevertheless, if you get a hoot
and a holler out of
playing Super Fun 21, and are willing to give
up an extra few tenths of
the house edge in exchange for finally getting
paid for a Five-Card
Charlie, go have some fun, Super Fun.
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