
Instead, the dealer places a lammer next to your original wager to mark your double down. without the need of posting additional wagers. This variation of the game is known as Free Bet Blackjack and was invented by Geoff Hall, the same guy who came up with Blackjack Switch.įree Bet Blackjack debuted in the summer of 2012 at the Golden Nugget Casino in downtown Las Vegas and immediately attracted crowds of eager blackjack players because it gave them the opportunity to double down on the house, i.e. In some casinos, however, there are blackjack tables where the so-called “free double down” rule applies.

We previously explained the player is normally required to increase their bet up to the amount of their original stake.
