Double Exposure (Face Up 21) games

They belong to a large Table Games groups and Blackjack Games subgroup, representing about 1% and about 3% of games in them respectively. Double Exposure Blackjack was released by different software providers, including Net Entertainment, Microgaming, and Topgame (Pragmatic Play).

Games in this type of blackjack can differ in the following parameters:

• Number of splits;

• Number of card decks;

• Possibility to “Hit” after you score 17 points;

• Several simultaneous hands.

Nevertheless, they have a lot of common features, including the gameplay, odds, and payout rules. The size of payouts is the same for all games in this category, as you can win x1 credits. The RTP is high for all Double Exposure machines, although it ranges from 98.85% to 99.73%. Therefore, choose any casino with Double Exposure Blackjack in our database and enjoy online play for free or for real money.  

How to Play Double Exposure Blackjack?

You need to place a bet to start playing. Usually, there is an opportunity to get more than one hand at the same time, so it is up to you to decide how many bets to place. After that, you are to press the “Deal” button to receive two cards for each hand. The dealer also gets two cards with faces up, so that you know the dealer’s hand, and you can estimate your chances for a win. After all cards are dealt, you are to decide whether to stand (leave the hand as it is) or hit (draw one more card). The dealer should draw if he has less than 16 points, and he should stand if he has 17 or more points. The one with the stronger hand wins. A 21 points’ outcome is called blackjack. If one gets more than 21 points, he or she is busted.

Double Exposure odds are 1:1. The values of cards are the following:

• Cards from 2 to 9 have value of their faces;

• Such cards as 10, J, Q, and K give 10 points;

• Ace gives either 1 or 11 points.

Double Exposure Blackjack Strategy

There are special charts and tables, designed for Double Exposure players, but they are complicated and hard to remember. If you do not want to get deep into them, here are some general strategy tips, based on such tables:

• Do not double up, unless you have a hand of 10, 11 points or a pair of 5s;

• You should always hit if the sum of your hand is less than 10; also hit is a dealer has strong hand (17 or more points);

• Do not hit if your hand is higher than 17 points unless the dealer has the same or stronger hand;

• If you have an Ace and the second card is 2-7 hit, otherwise stand;

• Split all pairs, but for 4,4 (it is better to hit), 5,5 (a perfect hand for doubling), 10,10 (you should stand).

Our Take

Even though there are not so many releases in this collection, Double Exposure Blackjack is quite popular due to its high RTP and an opportunity to see dealer’s hand before making any decisions. In addition to that, the dealer is to stand on 17, and stakes can be low, so these features also contribute to the popularity of Double Exposure Blackjack. You can also enjoy such blackjack types as Spanish 21 and Pontoon if you like this classification of casino games.