Blackjack Switch

Powered by Playtech, the Blackjack Switch game is a fun gambling variant on the classic table game available now at Canadian online casinos.

Blackjack Switch lets players play two hands at the same time. But that's not all - once dealt, CA players have the opportunity to swap the top cards of each hand to form two new hands.

It's a great game that mixes up the (cards) and the action to form a neat gaming alternative to the old-fashioned American and European formats of Blackjack.

Try Blackjack Switch online:

• Gamble with two hands at once
• Solid Playtech software behind the app
• A fun alternative to regular Blackjack variants

Blackjack Switch Rules

At the start of the Blackjack Switch game, following an initial bet players are dealt two hands containing two cards face up. The dealer is dealt his usual hand of one up-card and one card face down.

Here's the twist: Canadian real-money players have the option to swap their top two face cards to form two brand new hands. The betting continues as usual, with players able to split hands or double down.

The hand is over if the dealer busts (goes over 21) or stands and is beaten by the player's hand.

There are some special rules in Blackjack Switch to be aware of:

Dealer Gets 21: If the dealer gets 21 the bet is pushed.

Playtech gaming software brings blackjack players a great game of Switch, whereby two hands are dealt at once and players can actually switch cards to increase their odds.

Hit on Soft 17: If the dealer gets a soft 17 (e.g. an ace and a 6) he is forced to hit.

Split Aces: If the player splits aces and hits a 10 on one of them, he makes 21, not a blackjack.

Double Downs: A double-down is allowed after a player splits.

Insurance: As in American Blackjack, an Insurance bet is permitted in the case of the dealer getting a blackjack.

Blackjack Switch Side Bets

Look out for bonus payouts in Blackjack Switch online too. Side bets can be made before the deal, and are awarded depending on the player's hand or hands.

An even-money payout is awarded for a pair before the deal.

A 5/1 payout is dished out if a player gets three of a kind in a hand.

8/1 is paid if the player gets two pairs in their two hands.

Finally, a juicy 40/1 payout is given if you manage to hit 4-of-a-kind across your two hands.

Blackjack Switch Strategy

A good piece of Blackjack Switch practice is to aim for a blackjack whenever you can. So, when switching your top cards, go for a blackjack straight away. Blackjacks only pay even-money, but they can also be pushed against the dealer if he makes a total of 21.

Look to set up splits as well. Switching a top card to make a pair on one hand is a good move to then split the hand. However, only split if it's a pair that has a chance of making 20 or 21 (so, Aces or picture cards).

Bear in mind the bonus payouts if you do get dealt a low pair, however. 5/1 is paid for three-of-a-kind, so if you do have a pair of twos or threes, avoid splitting them and try to hit to make trips instead.

Print a Cheat Sheet

As with any interesting variant of blackjack, it's worth finding and printing out a cheat sheet for Blackjack Switch. With this you will discover the recommended plays in any situation of a Blackjack Switch game.

With the explosion in casino Blackjack on the Internet, Canadian gamblers can enjoy top real-cash games at more places than ever.

And with a basic grasp of the Blackjack Switch rules, it's possible to come out a big winner at the end of the day.