Double Exposure Blackjack Simulator

Double Exposure Blackjack is among the most popular variations of blackjack and is widely available at online casinos. The game's defining feature is that both of the dealer's initial cards are dealt face up. While this rule gives the player a significant advantage, casinos compensate by introducing several additional restrictive rules.

The exact rules can vary depending on the casino, which influences the basic strategy and the expected value of winning. Below is a typical set of rules commonly found at online casinos. Sometimes, the game is also known as Face Up Blackjack.

• The dealer's initial two cards are dealt face up: you can see the dealer's full hand before making your decisions.
• The dealer wins all ties, except in the case of blackjack: if your hand is equal to the dealer's, you lose unless you have a natural blackjack.
• Blackjack pays even money (1:1): a blackjack hand pays the same as a regular win, not 3:2.
• Players may split only once: if you're dealt a pair, you can split it into two hands, but no further re-splits are allowed.
• The dealer stands on soft 17: if the dealer has 17 with an Ace counted as 11, they do not draw another card.
• Players can double down on any two initial cards: after your first two cards, you can double your bet and receive one more card.
• The surrender option is not available: you must play out your hand; you can't fold and forfeit half your bet.

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Variations in Double Exposure Blackjack rules may include changes to the number of decks, whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17, and whether players can re-split pairs. Some versions restrict doubling down to specific totals like 9, 10, or 11. Others may prohibit splitting ten-value cards of different ranks, such as a queen and a king, even though their values are the same. These rule changes can affect both strategy and house edge.

The expected return for the player using correct basic strategy in Double Exposure Blackjack depends on the exact house rules and typically ranges from -0.6% to -1.2%. This negative edge reflects the fact that the dealer wins all ties, which offsets the player's advantage of seeing both dealer cards. Some variations introduce a special payout—commonly 8:1—for a blackjack made specifically with the ace and king of spades. When this rule is in effect, it can substantially improve the player's expected value, in some cases bringing it close to breakeven.