Face-Up 21

Face-Up 21 is a version Blackjack. The aim of Face Up 21 is for a Player to come as close to 21 without going over, while still obtaining a higher total than the Dealer.

Before receiving any cards, the Player must first 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, the Player loses the amount wagered.

General rules of Face-Up 21:

Face Up 21 is dealt with 8 decks of cards.
Cards are re-shuffled after each hand.
Dealer must hit soft 17
Player Blackjack pays Even Money.
Player wins all Blackjack Ties.
Dealer Wins all Ties except Blackjack Ties.
Double only on 2 card total of 9,10,11.

Card Values in the game

Suits of the cards have no meaning in the game. Cards 2 through 10 are the face value. Jacks, Queens and Kings are all valued at 10. Aces can count as either 1 or 11 whichever is more advantageous. 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.

Face-Up 21 can be downloaded and played at Players Only Casino