This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page.
A.C. says: This article is very basic, but it correctly states that, in terms of the disadvantage you face when playing, fewer decks are better. The difference between the casino edge for a single deck versus 6 or 8 decks is about .5%. That’s due primarily to the diminished value of doubling down, but there’s also a decrease in the frequency of naturals as the number of decks increases. The article is also correct that hand-held single- and double-deck games play more slowly, as there’s more down time with shuffling. That’s another plus for beginners playing at a disadvantage (they have less exposure to the house edge). Note that the belief held by many that multiple decks are more difficult to count doesn’t apply to skilled players, who can easily count any number of decks. However, dealing a multiple deck allows the casinos to move the cut card to decrease deck penetration, which is an effective deterrent to counting.
How Many Decks in Blackjack? Understanding the Role of Deck Quantity
This article was written by Louis Wheeler in association with 888Casino.
Blackjack is a popular card game that is played at casinos all over the world. One of the key elements of the game is the deck, or decks, of cards that are used to play. In this article, we will explore how many decks are used in blackjack and why this number can vary.
To begin with, it’s important to understand the basic rules of blackjack. The goal of the game is to beat the dealer by having a hand with a value as close to 21 as possible without going over. Players are dealt two cards, and the dealer is dealt one face-up card and one face-down card. Players have the option to “hit” and receive additional cards in an effort to improve their hand, or to “stand” and keep their current hand. The dealer follows a set of rules known as the “house rules” to determine when to hit and when to stand.
