Classic Blackjack with a Bold Twist
Free Splits. Free Doubles. Bigger Possibilities.
Free Bet Blackjack builds on the excitement of traditional blackjack while adding new opportunities to make bold moves at the table. With special “free bet” options for splits and double downs, players can expand their strategy and take advantage of additional chances to win. Combined with exciting side features like Push 22 and Pot of Gold, Free Bet Blackjack delivers a fresh, high-energy take on one of the casino’s most popular games.
“Free Bet” lammers will be used to indicate when a player has opted to take a “free double” or a “free split.” Free Bet Blackjack follows the basic rules of SRC standard blackjack (“21”), with the following special features:
- “Free” double-down on first two-card hard total of 9, 10, or 11
- “Free” splits on all pairs except 10 value cards (10-10, J-J, Q-Q or K-K)
- “Free” double-down allowed a er split or “free” split (following standard Free Bet BJ rules) • “Free” re-splits allowed up to four hands (following standard Free Bet BJ rules)
- All normal splits allowed
- Regular doubles allowed on two-card hands
- Dealer pushes on 22
- Dealer hits on so -17
- Blackjack pays 3-to-2
- 6 deck shoe or continuous shuffler (One2six)
- No late surrender
Note: If a player makes a Push 22 bonus wager and they bust their original blackjack hand, the dealer must leave the player’s cards on the table until the Push 22 wager is reconciled.
The Pot of Gold wager payouts are based on the total number of gold Free Bet lammers the player collects for each individual blackjack hand. See payouts for odds.
Note: All Pot of Gold wagers lose to a dealer blackjack.
If the dealer busts with a point total of 22, all player blackjack bets in action are pushes. The Push 22 bonus wager wins if the dealer busts with a total of 22, and the players hand does not exceed a point total of 29.
Push 22 Bonus pays 11 to 1
Note: Player blackjacks are paid before the dealer hits out their hand, so they are not affected by the Push 22 rule. In the event that all players’ hands bust or have Blackjacks, the dealer will draw cards in order to settle the Push 22 wager.
FREE BETS POG
7 100 TO 1
6 100 TO 1
5 100 TO 1
4 50 TO 1
3 30 TO 1
2 12 TO 1
1 3 TO 1
*Payouts are based on the total number of Free Bet coins collected per blackjack hand
Multiple hands may be played at the supervisor’s discretion. Side be ing is strictly prohibited on the casino floor. All decisions made by the Floor Supervisor are final.
HAND — 1
Dealer same suit 22 — 50 to 1
Dealer Same Color 22 — 20 to 1
Dealer other 22 — 8 to 1
Dealer Bust Not 22 — Lose
Free Bet Blackjack History
Free Bet Blackjack is a contemporary variation of traditional blackjack developed by casino game inventor Geoff Hall. Introduced to players in 2012 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, the game was designed to bring fresh excitement to one of the casino’s most popular table games while keeping its familiar structure and strategy.
By allowing players to take advantage of “free” doubles and splits, the game encourages bold decisions and dynamic gameplay. These special features quickly made Free Bet Blackjack a favorite among players looking for a new take on classic blackjack. Today, the game can be found on casino floors around the world, offering an engaging blend of traditional blackjack strategy and innovative table-game design.
