Why does the house edge decrease as fewer decks are used? If Im not counting cards, what difference does it make?
There are several effects that depend on the number of decks. The fewer the decks, the better the odds for the player. Here are some, and this is not necessarily a complete list. • The probability of a stiff hand (12 to 16) increases as the number of decks decrease. That cuts both ways, you might say. Yes, but the player has the free will to stand on a stiff hand and the dealer does not. In other words, stiff hands help the player more than the dealer. The following table shows the probability of a stiff hand according to the number of decks. Probability of a Stiff Hand Decks Probability 1 38.76% 2 38.61% 4 38.54% 5 38.52% 6 38.51% 8 38.50% • The probability of a blackjack increases as the number of decks decrease. That cuts both ways, you might say. Yes, but a winning blackjack pays 3 to 2 when the player gets one, but he only loses even money when the dealer gets one. Probability of a Blackjack Decks Probability 1 4.83% 2 4.78% 4 4.76% 5 4.75% 6 4.75% 8 4.75% • The player is more lik
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