Double exposure is a blackjack variation in which both dealer cards
are exposed. Naturally there are other rule changes that favor the
dealer to compensate. Although the house edge is greater then conventional
blackjack it still ranks as one of the best bets in the casino if
played properly. If you can find the game this section will tell you
how to play it.
Rules
The usual rules are the same as blackjack except:
Both dealer cards are exposed
Dealer wins on all ties, except on a natural blackjack
Player blackjack pays even money
Player may split only once
Rules that can vary include but are not limited to:
Dealer hits or stands on soft 17
Tied blackjacks either push or go to the player
Player may or may not double after a split
Player may double on any first to cards or not
Player may split more than once
Player may or may not split unlike 10 value cards (for example queen
and king)
Following are some actual places that offer double exposure, the
specific rules, and house edge. Sometimes the game goes by other
names like "Dealer Disclosure" or "Face Up 21."
Following are some actual places that offer double exposure, the specific
rules, and house edge. Sometimes the game goes by other names like
"Dealer Disclosure" or "Face Up 21."
Tropicana, Claridge, Taj Majal (Atlantic City): 8 decks, dealer
stands on soft 17, double only on hard 9-11 and soft 19-20, double
after a split allowed, tied blackjack wins, split only once. House
edge of 0.66%.
Stratosphere (Las Vegas): 6 decks, dealer hits soft 17, double
on hard 9-11 only, double after split allowed, tied blackjack wins,
split up to four times. House edge of 0.68%.
Lady Luck (Las Vegas): 6 decks, dealer hits soft 17, double on
any first two cards, double after split not allowed, tied blackjack
wins, split only once, jack and ace of hearts pays 2:1, suited 6-7-8
pays double. House edge of 0.26%.
Circus Circus (Reno): 6 decks, dealer hits soft 17, double hard
9-11 only, double after split not allowed, tied blackjack pushes,
split only once. House edge of 1.47%.
Grand (Tunica): 6 decks, dealer stands on soft 17, double on hard
9-11 only, double after split not allowed, tied blackjack wins,
split only once. House edge of 0.96%.
A note about the suited 6-7-8 bonus at the Lady Luck. The only
exception to the basic strategy when the dealer hits a soft 17 is
to hit a suited 6 and 7 against a dealer soft 12. Also note that
the double exposure tables at the Taj Majal and Circus Circus are
only open on weekends.
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