Table operations & dealer procedures. Blackjack Switch

1 1 Table operations & dealer procedures . Blackjack Switch ( Blackjack Switch at The 4 Queens, Las Vegas) Last Revision March 2003 Geoff Hall 2001-2008 Customized Casino Games Ltd. 2 Table operations & dealer procedures . Blackjack Switch Index Overview Table & Equipment Blackjack Switch Terminology Table opening Dealing Blackjack Switch Maximums & Minimums Closing 2001-2008 Customized Casino Games Ltd. 3 Game overview Blackjack Switch involves playing 2 Blackjack hands with the cards being dealt in the same way as regular Blackjack . Once the hands have been dealt, the player has the added option of switching over the top 2 cards of each Blackjack hand to create stronger combinations.

2 For example, the player is dealt a King followed by a Four for the first hand and a Six followed by a Queen for the second hand. ( The top 2 cards are a four and a queen respectively). The player can now choose to Switch over the Four and Queen to now give the first hand consisting of a King and a Queen and the second hand consisting of a Six and a Four. Obviously some switching decisions are quite difficult to make so this option adds an exciting concept and demands a new challenging addition to skilful decision-making within the game. Once the player has decided whether to Switch or not, the hands are then played out as in regular Blackjack .

3 To compensate for offering this added advantage to the player the following rules are implemented. (Although the overall casino edge is still lower than regular Blackjack if the correct switching decisions are made). Basic Rules 1. Blackjacks pay even money. 2. dealer total of 22 will push all players hands. (However, the casino may decide to allow a players Blackjack to still beat a dealer 22). 3. All doubling and splitting is allowed as in regular Blackjack . More detailed rules and dealer procedures are covered in detail in the accompanying document. The "Super Match" bet is a further exciting addition to this game offering multiple odds.

4 2001-2008 Customized Casino Games Ltd. 4 Table & equipment. The Layout The layout covering the Blackjack Switch Table shall have printed five demarcated areas for the players bets. In front of the player betting area will be an additional area for the "Super Match" bet. The area for Insurance will form an Arc as on a traditional Blackjack Table . The following inscriptions will also be printed on the cloth. Blackjack Switch Patent Number Insurance pays 2-1 The logo or name of the casino (optional) Additional Equipment Blackjack Switch is played on a traditional Blackjack sized Table and subject to the casino procedures the following equipment will or may be required.

5 Payout & rules plaques. One that gives the basic game rules and the second that details the payouts on the "Super Match" bet. These will normally be displayed at each corner of the Table . Minimum and Maximum signs. Shuffling machine. (Multi-deck) either a continuous Shuffler or of the type that will perform the shuffle whilst another set of decks are in play. Drop box. Located to the right of the dealer . Plunger. Used for depositing cash into the Drop box Discard holder. Also to the right of the dealer . May be absent if a continuous Shuffler is in play. Clicker. Or a device designed for recording the Drop at the Table .

6 Shoe. Required if the game is being dealt without a continuos Shuffling machine. The shoe will be capable of holding six complete decks Cards. Blackjack Switch is designed to be played with 6 complete 52 card decks. Cutting card(s). will be required when a manual shuffle is being used. 2001-2008 Customized Casino Games Ltd. 5 blackjack Switch Terminology " Blackjack " Blackjack shall mean an Ace & any card having a point value of ten, dealt as the original two cards to the player or the dealer . In Blackjack Switch all Blackjacks pay even money . "Hard total" Means the point count of the hand which contains no Aces, or which contains Aces that are all counted 1 in value.

7 "Hit" "Card" The player requires a card. These are the prefered player calls. "Insurance" If the dealer draws an Ace as the first card. All players may place a stake up to half of their original bet on the Insurance line after the initial deal has been completed. Should the dealer have Blackjack -Insurance pays 2 to 1. "Soft total" Means the point count of a hand containing an Ace or Aces, one of which can be counted both as 1 or 11, whilst the others must be counted as 1. Ace + 6 = 7 or 17 or Ace + Ace + 7 = 9 or 19. "Stand off" or "Push" The player neither wins nor loses his or her bet. "Stand" "Stay" The player does not want any more cards.

8 "Super Match" An additional and optional bet in front of the players two normal hands. Payout odds will be displayed at the Table . " Switch " The player after his or her two hands are dealt may elect to " Switch " cards to create a stronger combination. "Too many" If a players cards exceed 21 they automatically lose their bet. Likewise if the dealer exceeds 21 all players bets remaining on the Table win. "Push 22" The rule incorporated within Blackjack Switch whereby a dealer total of 22 pushes all players hands (with the possible exception of a player Blackjack if the casino wishes to employ this). 2001-2008 Customized Casino Games Ltd.

9 6 Opening procedure The Table opening procedure will follow that laid down by the casino in the main operations manual. Staff will ensure that the tables does not rock or tilt, all surrounds are secure & not split or burned. If the Table is in a smoking area that ashtrays are present for the use of customers. Cards The procedure for delivering the cards to the Table at the start of play or when cards are replaced will also follow that in the main operations manual. Once at the Table the dealer will check the cards physically back and front to ensure all are present with no visible imperfections. The cards once displayed on the Table will then be visually checked by the Pitboss before shuffling may commence.

10 If a shoe is being used then the dealer should ensure that it is complete and in good working condition. If shuffling machines are in use a quick inspection should be made to ensure the equipment is secure and in operational condition. Table float The dealer will check the float at opening to ensure all chips are present as detailed on the opening slip. This is usually done by cutting the chips out on the Table and awaiting verification by a Pitboss or inspector. The two will then usually sign that all is in order. The chips are then returned to the float tray and divided for easy visual inspection during play. Pit staff will ensure that there are chips adequate in the float for the Table stakes as well as smaller denominations if deemed necessary.