Too offset the free double down and splitting, there is one big rule that changes the game. Split any pair that is covered by the house except for 5’s, which should be doubled. The basic strategy of Free bet blackjack is to double any hard 9-11 unless the player has a nine versus a dealer 10 or ace. This means a player can have up to seven free bets on the table if all of their splits create a hard 9-11. Players may split up to three times to make four hands. They will just have to pay for it out of their own pocket. They may also split 4’s and 10’s if they wish. Players may double down other hands besides 9-11. Even dealer tips that are wagered are matched by the house if there is an allowed split or double down. If a player receives a hard 9-11 after a split even after hitting, the house will cover their double down just as they would if it were the original hand. Players should split any time it is free with the exception of splitting 5’s as these should be doubled down. If a player receives any other pair, the house will cover their extra bet just as they would for a double down. Players may also receive free splits in the same way on all pairs besides 4’s and ten value cards. An easy way to think about it is that the payoff is 2-1 in these situations. If the player wins, they will receive their $10 back plus $20 from the house. The house would then place the free bet token next to the player’s bet. For example, if a player bets $10 and received an 11, they should double down. If the player wins the double down, the player is paid on their original bet and also is paid on the free token bet. If the player chooses to double down on a hard 9-11, the house will place a token next to their bet. A player may also double down on 9-11 after drawing to three or four cards. If the player is dealt a hard 9-11, they may double down for free. Surrender is not allowed in Free Bet Blackjack.

After the player is dealt their cards, they decide whether they would like to hit, stand, double down, or split. The dealer also gets dealt two cards with one face down and one face up. Players place a bet and are dealt two cards. The game is dealt with six standard decks. The game plays just like a standard blackjack game in most respects.

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