New Zealand Blackjack Plus

The game is based on blackjack, but with some additional rules. Five-card Charlie is one of the greatest (non-busted five-card hand automatically wins). Blackjack and a 21-point hand are always winners.

If the dealer does not have a 22, the player pays for these rules by pushing. Blackjack also pays only even money.

Rules of New Zealand Rules

• There are six 52-card decks in total.
• On a soft 17, the dealer hits.
• The player can double any two-card challenging total.
• After splitting, the player has the option to double.
• The player is not allowed to re-split.
• Split aces only get one card.
• Any five-card hand that isn't busted is a sure winner (a five-card Charlie or five-card trick).
• Any hand with 21 points is a sure winner.
• Blackjacks are a sure bet and payout at even money.
• The dealer is not permitted to take a hole card. Even if the dealer possesses a potential blackjack, the player will automatically be rewarded on a total of 21 or a five-card hand.
• Suppose the player has a non-blackjack and the dealer has a blackjack. In that case, the player will lose the amount of his original stake plus any wagers already lost due to splitting and busting (known as the OBBO rule, which stands for Original and Busted Bets Only).