ACES HIGH

Blackjack, when played properly, is one of the best games in a casino

BY DANNY SHERIDAN

HOUSE EDGE: 0.5% TO 2% “You know there’s no one in the world who can count a six-deck shoe.”–RAIN MAN AVOID BAD PAYOUTS Maximizing your chances of winning at blackjack begins with choosing where to play, as the rules and payouts aren’t universal. Never gamble at a casino that pays only 6:5 on a blackjack hand, instead of 3:2. If your bet was $20, that’s a difference between winning $24 or winning $30. Also, if you find a casino where the dealer has to stick on 17 play there versus a place that lets the dealer hit on “soft 17,” an ace and a six, as that gives a big advantage to the house. SKIP THE INSURANCE Casinos will gladly offer you insurance when the dealer is showing an ace, a side bet sold to…

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