Rank | Hand Requirements | Payout |
1st | Two Aces (Ace-Ace) of hearts | 3:1 |
2nd | Blackjack, which consists of any Ace with any face card or a ten | 6:5 |
3rd | Two Aces of Hearts after split | Even Money |
4th | Ace-Face or 10 after split | Even Money |
In 1873, the California Legislature enacted Penal Code 330 which outlawed the game of 21 throughout the state. Although this statute is still in effect, Native American Indian casinos currently play 21 under authority from the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.