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Go Big or Go Home
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Double down madness blackjack is taking over the BJ scene, and it’s an excellent table game for bettors who love to play with high variance.
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I look at the rules of blackjack double down, and everything you need to know about the newest and most exciting variant of blackjack.
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What is Double Down Madness Blackjack?
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As the name suggests, it involves doubling down on your blackjack hands. Double down madness blackjack allows players to take advantage of their dealt card, and there are some things to know before hitting the tables.
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Players start with only one card, and the dealer will show one card and be dealt another face down, which is standard at US-based blackjack tables. However, in regular blackjack, players will always be given two face-up cards and then make a decision.
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In Double Down Madness Blackjack, players get one card and then decide to hit, stand, or double down. It allows players to take advantage of a strong holding (picture card, ace, 9, 8, etc), especially if the dealer is showing six or lower.
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However, the house gets its edge by pushing on 22. We have seen this with Blackjack Plus, and although it’s not a popular game because pushing on 22 feels horrible, double down madness is a lot different.
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Let’s look at the important rules that make doubling in blackjack more exciting.
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Double Down Madness Blackjack Rules
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Apart from the rules we’ve already stated, there is a big rule that makes Double Down Madness unique.
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Players can double at any point during the hand, so if you’re dealt a six, you can double, then you’re dealt a total of 10, you can double again, and so on until you opt to stand or bust. It’s an exciting format, and you can maximize your profits with favorable hands.
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If you have an ace, you’re allowed only one card. However, with any other card, you can double as many times as you want. For example, if you bet $10, you could end up spending over $100 by the time you’ve finished doubling.
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It’s high variance, but it’s a game we recommend playing. Advantage blackjack players know when the best time to double is, and getting unlimited opportunities to double is a dream. The downside? Pushing on 22.
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Casinos won’t let players double to their hearts’ content without getting an edge somewhere. If the dealer has 22, all bets are pushed. It’s a rule we don’t like, but considering we get a chance to double as much as we like, we’ll accept it.
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The dealer with an ace will also peak to see if they have blackjack, which is a good rule. This means players won’t waste more money if the dealer has blackjack with an Ace showing.
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Doubling down in blackjack gives players an edge, and this fun new variant takes the stakes to a new level.
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Best Double Down Madness Blackjack Strategy
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The double-down bonus with this game is that there are more doubling opportunities, but it pays to know the basic doubling strategies.
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If you are holding an ace or 10, we recommend doubling down unless the dealer has a 10 or ace. Adventurous players can double when both the dealer and player hold a 10, but it’s not an advantage play.
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The best time to double is when the dealer holds a 5 or 6, and we recommend doubling on any card in that situation. The ideal situation would be to have a low card against a dealer 6 and have an opportunity to double down more than twice.
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If the dealer shows a 2, 3, or 4, we recommend doubling when you have eight or higher.
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When doubling, the wager is double the previous wager. If you start with a $10 hand and double three times, you will have committed $150, so there is a lot of risk involved.
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FAQ
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What Makes Double Down Madness Blackjack Different from Traditional Blackjack?
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Double Down Madness Blackjack allows players to double at any point in the hand, whereas with traditional blackjack, you can only double once.
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How Does the Double Down Feature Work in Double Down Madness Blackjack?
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The double down feature in Double Down Madness Blackjacks means you get one card instead of two, and you can double your hand as many times as you want.
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What Are the Winning Strategies for Double Down Madness Blackjack?
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We recommend doubling your hand up until you have 12 against the dealer’s six or lower. This gives players the best chance of profiting.
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