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European Blackjack
European Blackjack is almost identical to traditional Blackjack. In fact, it only has one major rule tweak, but it is a doozy- the dealer is initially only dealt one card. So how does that play into the rules and your strategy? Read on to find out.
How to Play European Blackjack
- Dealer is dealt only one card initially. The second card is not dealt until all players finish with their hands.
- Each player is dealt two cards, both face up.
- Dealer must stand on a 17
- Six decks are used
- Decks are shuffled after every game
- You may not re-split a split hand
- You may double after splitting a hand
- Insurance is offered on 2:1 odds
Tips for Playing European Blackjack
- As always, the insurance side bet is not recommended due to high house odds
- Play surrender rules when available
- Only increase bets when you are winning
Strategy Card for European Blackjack
Even though European Blackjack is very close to classic Blackjack, you should still use separate strategy cards. Here is the best one for European Blackjack:
