Rules

Dealer Hits vs. Stands on Soft 17: House Edge and Rule Differences

A comparison of H17 and S17 blackjack rules, showing exactly how the dealer's soft-17 decision changes the house edge and…

Rules

The Rise of 6:5 Blackjack: History and the Real Cost to Players

How casinos shifted blackjack payouts from 3:2 to 6:5, the historical reasons behind the change, and the roughly 1.4% cost…

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The Table Scout Checklist: 7 House Rules to Verify First

A 7-point checklist for vetting a blackjack table's house rules before betting, covering payouts, doubling limits, and resplit restrictions.