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Blackjack Insurance Explained: Is It Ever Worth It?
Blackjack insurance pays 2:1 if the dealer has a ten-value card under an Ace. For a basic-strategy player, the math says decline it—including even money.
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H17, S17, DAS, surrender, and why the plaque on the table changes the chart.
Basic strategy
When to Surrender in Blackjack: The Basic Strategy Guide
Surrender looks like giving up, but in the right blackjack hands it saves money. Learn exactly when basic strategy says to surrender—and when it doesn’t.
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3:2 vs 6:5 Blackjack: Why the Payout Matters
A 3:2 blackjack pays $15 on a $10 bet; 6:5 pays only $12. That small-looking difference adds roughly 1.4 percentage points to the house edge, all else equal.
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H17 vs S17: why the dealer’s soft 17 changes your chart
Whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17 looks like a footnote. It moves several doubles and surrenders — and it is printed on the table for a reason.