There’s always a house edge for the casino when playing blackjack. Playing perfect basic strategy will reduce the advantage for the casino. Unfortunately, this will only reduce the edge. The casinos still have a mathematical advantage. Card counting and proper bet sizes can swing a small edge in favor of the player. If nothing else, […]
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Looking At The Potential Expected Loss From Higher Blackjack Limits
Casinos are opening at full capacity across the country. That’s great with one exception for budget-conscious gamblers. The table limits at many casinos are higher than usual. The lowest minimum bet for blackjack was $25 or more on a recent visit to the Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas. These weren’t high-limit blackjack games. This […]
Getting Ready To Hit The Blackjack Table Again
It’s been more than a year since I played live blackjack in a casino. The game has been available since Las Vegas casinos reopened. The experience wasn’t for me until now. Most of my favorite casinos in Las Vegas are allowed 100% capacity. Masks aren’t necessary since I’m vaccinated. Lastly, the plexiglass is down. Blackjack […]
A Few Tips For New Electronic Table And Video Blackjack Game Players
Casinos have been adding electronic blackjack tables along with video versions and stadium gaming installations since before the coronavirus pandemic. These games are becoming more popular with players and casino operators since the epidemic started to impact the casino experience. There are more of these non-traditional blackjack games in casinos than ever before. More importantly, […]
Spanish 21 May Be The Best Blackjack Variant In Casinos
Spanish 21 isn’t a new game but it’s still one of the more popular blackjack variants in casinos. This could be the best blackjack game offered In some casinos that offer traditional games with less than stellar rules. While Spanish 21 is based on traditional blackjack, the game is a bit different. By a bit […]
Blackjack Is One Of The Few Games In Casinos That Involve Skill
There are more blackjack games in casinos than any other. Depending on the casino if you add up every other table game there may still be more blackjack tables. According to UNLV Center For Gaming Research, 52.7% of Nevada’s table games were blackjack in 2020. The percentage of blackjack tables can be a bit deceptive. […]
