The Odds of Various Internet Blackjack Versions
When it comes to Internet Blackjack, players shouldn’t focus their attention on improving their Internet Blackjack skills alone. Another thing that warrants their attention is the odds they face when playing different Internet Blackjack sessions.
This article will help Internet Blackjack players choose which Internet Blackjack sessions they are more suited to play.
European Version of Internet Blackjack
When Internet Blackjack players play this particular version, they would’ve wished they weren’t playing the game online. Since two decks are only used in this version, they would’ve had an easy time using advanced strategies like shuffle tracking and card counting in live games. But since they are playing Internet Blackjack, they should simply content themselves with the relatively low .39% house advantage. This particular Internet Blackjack version however does not allow players to re-split their cards.
Atlantic City Internet Blackjack
Players should rejoice that they’re playing this game online; they wouldn’t have to feel frustrated card counting when playing this game live as 8 decks are used for this game! But there are some factors to look forward to in this Internet Blackjack version.
For one, Internet Blackjack players are allowed to double down after they’ve split their cards. For that matter, Internet Blackjack players are also allowed to double down on any first two cards.
Nevertheless, the house advantage for this Internet Blackjack version is .49%.
Multi-Hand Internet Blackjack
5 decks of cards are used in this Internet Blackjack version. There are a number of restrictions that Internet Blackjack players must contend with when playing this version. For one, they are only allowed to double down on cards equaling to 9 or 11. Secondly, Internet Blackjack players can not double down after splitting or split their cards more than once.
Because of these restrictions, the house advantage for this Internet Blackjack version is .63%!
Double Exposure Internet Blackjack
At first glance, this Internet Blackjack version seems the best version to play, isn’t it? We shall see if it lives up to its name however.
Dealer cards in this Internet Blackjack version are dealt face up. All ties are considered the house’s wins except for ties on blackjack hands. Payoffs for players are 1:1. 8 decks are used and the dealer shall hit for another card even with a hand totaling 17. Players however are allowed to split up to 4 hands.
When it comes to doubling down, players can’t double on anything except 9 or 11 but can double down after splitting their cards.
The house advantage for this version is a whopping .69%!
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