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'Multi Deck Blackjack' covers a broad spectrum of Blackjack variations as most games these days employ more than one deck of cards. For this reason only three of the more popular variations are listed below. When playing 'Multi Deck Blackjack' be sure to check which variation applies to you. The changes in gameplay may be subtle but could spell the difference between a winning and losing hand.

Should the player feel that he or she can win with only one additional card, the player may double the original bet and receive one more card. The player may also double down after splitting a pair unless the pair consists of Aces. In this case the player is only entitled to receive one card after splitting. Insurance . If the dealer's first visible card is an Ace, the player has the option of buying insurance. Insurance is a wager equal to one-half the player's original bet which pays two to one if the dealer draws a Blackjack. If the dealer does not draw Blackjack, the player loses his or her insurance.