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The variation of blackjack called Super Fun 21 is widespread in brick and mortar casinos in Las Vegas. Some well-known software developers also offer the online version for online gambling. In particular, it is available on the major portals running on the platforms released by Microgaming and Real Time Gaming.
The game is regulated under U.S. Patent Law. Copyrights are owned by Howard Grossman who is a famous American consultant in the field of gambling.
This article covers all the key rules, gameplay features, and side bets available in this game.
Super Fun 21 Basic Rules
One standard 52-card deck without jokers is used in this game. The dealer shuffles cards before each round. Sometimes two or six decks are used.
The player aims to beat the dealer by collecting a higher score (there are exceptions). It is prohibited to exceed twenty-one.
The payouts are also provided when the dealer goes bust and for insurance against blackjack (read below about the bonus bet).
There are common rules and regulations regarding scoring, hitting, etc. The following items are related directly to Super Fun 21:
- The croupier deals two cards to himself, revealing one of them.
- If he collects less than twenty points in at least six cards, the player automatically wins. In this case, the dealer's score is not taken into consideration.
- The dealer hits on a soft 17.
- The player's blackjack always beats the dealer's blackjack.
- It is allowed to double at any stage when it is allowed to hit.
- It is allowed to double after a split.
- It is allowed to split till the formation of four hands.
- It is allowed to split aces several times.
- It is allowed to surrender on any number of cards.
- It is possible to take insurance against blackjack if the dealer has a face-up ace.
The multipliers differ from the traditional ones:
- Ordinary box - 1:1
- Standard blackjack - 1:1
- Twenty-on in at least five-card hand - 2:1
- Diamond blackjack - 2:1
These rules allow reducing the house edge to 1.16% - 1.4% (depending on the number of decks).
Bonuses in Super Fun 21 in New Zealand
The increased payouts that are valid in certain situations are discussed above. The side bet in Superfun 21 is usually not provided, though sometimes it can be made on the formation of diamond blackjack. In such cases, the payout is calculated according to the 300:1 ratio (the house edge is 9.2%).
Versions of Super Fun 21
The game is patented so that it has common rules. The exception is the number of decks and some insignificant nuances.
Conclusion
Despite the low payout for blackjack and the fact that the dealer hits on a soft 17, the rules are quite democratic. The conditions seem to be quite profitable if you play according to the optimal strategy developed for this model.
The online version of Super Fun 21 Blackjack released by Microgaming is discussed in a separate article. It is possible to test it for free from New Zealand.
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