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While this may not seem like too much, cardrooms generally round up on the rake. The biggest difference between Pure Blackjack and California Blackjack is the blackjack itself: While players in the latter game race to 22, players in the former game strive to get Another big difference: California Blackjack incorporates jokers; Pure Blackjack eliminates jokers. Players may double down on any two cards, split pairs, double after splits though they get only one card when they split aces and surrender a hand for one-half of their original bets. Dealers must hit on soft 17s.

The game, dubbed Pure Blackjack, varies from other blackjack-style games such as California Blackjack or 21st Century Blackjack. James Bennet resigns as New York Times opinion editor. Most Popular. Furor in Texas GOP after leaders post racist memes.

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