Free Bet Blackjack is a variation of standard Blackjack that allows you to double-down and split for free. “Free bets” will be indicated by the placement of a special “Free bet” button.
If the dealer busts with a point total of 22, any bets you have left in action are pushes. Note: Player blackjacks are paid before the dealer hits out his hand, so they are exempt from the Push 22 rule. Place a wager on the Pot of Gold bet spot. The more lammers you collect, the more you win. Payouts are based on the total number of Free Bet coins collected per blackjack hand. See paytable for odds. Free Bet Blackjack is almost just what it sounds like because after your initial wager you get to make your double-downs and split pair wagers for free. The game has already gone through a field trial and is approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, but is currently only offered at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas.
Free Bet Blackjack also features the Push 22 side bet that wins when the dealer busts with a hand total of 22. When this occurs, all blackjack wagers still in action will result in a push, but the Push 22 bet wins.
Getting Started
To play, you make a traditional blackjack wager against the dealer. You also have the option of making a Push 22 wager.
Blackjack Bet Table
Free Split
You may “free split” any pair except 10-value cards up to three times for a total of four hands. When “free splitting” aces, you will only receive one card on each ace. When your “free split” hand wins, the dealer will place a composition of chips equal to the amount of your original wager next to the “free bet” button. If your “free split” hand results in a push or loss, the dealer will remove the “free bet” button and proceed as normal.
Note: Standard Split rules apply when splitting 10-value cards.
Push 22 Blackjack
Free Double
You can “free double” on a first two-card hard total of 9, 10 or 11, or after splitting if your two-card hard hand totals 9, 10 or 11. When your “free double” hand wins, the dealer will place a composition of chips equal to twice the amount of your original wager next to your wager and remove the “free bet” button.
When the hand loses, the Dealer will collect both your original wager and the “free bet” button. If your “free double” hand results in a push, the Dealer will signal a push and collect the “free bet” button.
Note: Standard Double-Down rules apply to any other two-card hand combinations.
Push 22 Bet
The PUSH 22 bet wins when the dealer busts with a hand total of 22. When this occurs, all blackjack wagers still in action will result in a push. Winning PUSH 22 bets are paid according to the PUSH 22 pay table, and lose with any other outcome.
Note: Player blackjacks are paid immediately before the dealer hits out so they are not affected by the PUSH 22 rule.
PUSH 22 PAY TABLE | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAND | PAYOUT | |
| Dealer Bust 22 (same suit) | 50 to 1 | |
| Dealer Bust 22 (same color) | 20 to 1 | |
| Dealer Bust 22 (any combo) | 8 to 1 | |