Video Blackjack Odds

Video Blackjack Odds

Video Blackjack Odds
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nyuhoosier
Video blackjack combines the best of two worlds. The game remains simple and thrilling, but the variety of options and rewards increases largely as blackjack players switch to the online version. To keep up with the best, we offer players unique tools on video blackjack strategy, probability analysis, and Internet casino reviews. The Wizard of Odds blackjack strategy calculator will give the correct basic strategy for almost any set of rules. A much greater problem than outright cheating is online casinos faulting players on a technicality in the rules and seizing whatever funds they deem appropriate. The topic of this Wizard of Odds Academy video will be on the importance of a blackjack paying 3 to 2 odds in blackjack as opposed to 6 to 5, which is a very common rule variation right now. Here in Las Vegas. You see a lot of players playing 6 to 5 blackjack even at high amounts. Frankly, I have no idea why other than out of a ignorance of math.
I prefer the much better odds in conventional blackjack table games, but sometimes I just want a free drink at the local pub. So I'm stuck playing video blackjack, which has wacky rules. Examples are: Blackjack pays even money, double allowed only on 10 or 11, split only once, no double after split. Mostly negative, right? Also: you win on any six cards and dealer stands on soft 17.
If all you want is a free drink, I think it's still the best option in front of you because of low volatility. The only problem is the lack of any strategy charts. Can anyone help?
jeremykay
BlackjackInfo.com has a basic strategy engine, so you can plug in some of those rules.
http://www.blackjackinfo.com/bjbse.php
The 6-card Charlie changes your strategy a little. You'll need this strategy chart to supplement:
http://wizardofodds.com/blackjack/strategy/charlie.html
Blackjack paying even money won't change your strategy at all, but of course it significantly puts the advantage in the house's favor. You can see the positive or negative effect of those rules under 'Rule Variations' here:
http://wizardofodds.com/blackjack
Blackjacks pay 1 to 1 -2.27%
Player may double on 10,11 only -0.18%
Player may not double after splitting -0.14%
Player may not resplit -0.10%
Six card Charlie +0.16%
The total house advantage for this game is probably around 2.9% (compared with <0.5% for most good table games). I'd play it for free drinks if it was nickels!
nyuhoosier
Thanks for the good tips, especially the Charlie chart, which I didn't know existed. 
I usually feed a 10 in and play for 50 cents/hand. With beer averaging 3-6 bucks and mixed drinks going for 4-10, it's at worst a break-even proposition. I'm sure the longer you play the more the odds bend to the bar.
boymimbo
So at 2.9% at 50 cents a hand you are looking at $.0145 loss. It would take about 200 hands to get to the $3 beer and 600 hands to get to the max value drink. Given that you probably play 6 hands / minute, a drink per 1/2 hour would be fairly economical. 180 hands would cost you about $2.61.----- You want the truth! You can't handle the truth!
cclub79
I used to play a video blackjack that was by Bally and it offered the Double Up feature. I looked at it as free odds, and would usually try to double twice. I wonder what '2x odds' does to the HA?
DJTeddyBear
Blackjack paying even money won't change your strategy at all...
Yes it does. You may want to consider doubling-down if the dealer has a bust card.I invented a few casino games. Info: http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ ————————————————————————————————————— Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
AZDuffman
Quote: jeremykay
Blackjack paying even money won't change your strategy at all...
Yes it does. You may want to consider doubling-down if the dealer has a bust card.
I don't think you can. If I remember right, most vidoe BJ games show BJ and pay you out.All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
DJTeddyBear
Quote: jeremykay
Blackjack paying even money won't change your strategy at all...
Yes it does. You may want to consider doubling-down if the dealer has a bust card.I take that back.
I forgot you were talking about a bar-top machine.
The only time I'd double on a BJ (or a soft 20) was at the $1 tables at Sahara. The BJ pays even money, so I doubled against a 5. I won.
But I did it really just to get the reaction. It really screws with people's heads. Tons of fun. It's the most entertainment you can get for a buck!I invented a few casino games. Info: http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ ————————————————————————————————————— Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
jeremykay
The only time I'd double on a BJ (or a soft 20) was at the $1 tables at Sahara. The BJ pays even money, so I doubled against a 5. I won.

Wow, there are actually table games in vegas where a BJ pays even money... that's just crazy!DJTeddyBear
Wow, there are actually table games in vegas where a BJ pays even money... that's just crazy!
Video Blackjack OddsYeah, Sahara. One pit is $1 tables, pays 1:1, but pays 6:5 if the bet is $5 or more. And they don't process your player's card. The other pit is $5 tables, 3:2 and they DO take the player's card. I don't remember if there were other rules differences.
Video Poker Blackjack OddsI only stayed there because it was close enough to the convention center, and the rooms were $26.

I invented a few casino games. Info: http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/ ————————————————————————————————————— Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁