Blackjack

6:5 Blackjack

Definition

A blackjack variant that pays 6:5 instead of the standard 3:2 for a natural blackjack. This single rule change increases the house edge by about 1.4%. Always avoid 6:5 tables because they are significantly worse for players.

6:5 blackjack is a variant where natural blackjacks pay 6 to 5 instead of the standard 3 to 2. On a $10 bet, a blackjack pays $12 at 6:5 compared to $15 at 3:2. This single rule change increases the house edge by approximately 1.4%, making it one of the worst rule variations in blackjack.

The 1.4% increase from 6:5 payouts is massive in blackjack terms. It is larger than the total house edge of standard blackjack with basic strategy (0.5%). A 6:5 game has a combined house edge of roughly 1.9%, which is worse than many table games and most baccarat bets.

6:5 blackjack has proliferated because it looks similar to regular blackjack and many casual players do not notice or understand the difference. Always check the payout before sitting down. If the felt says '6 to 5' or 'Blackjack Pays 6:5,' find another table. The difference in expected losses over a session is substantial.

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Blackjack (Natural 21)

A two-card hand consisting of an Ace and a 10-value card (10, J, Q, K), totaling 21. A natural blackjack typically pays 3:2 (some tables pay 6:5, which significantly increases the house edge). Beats all other hands except another blackjack.

House Edge

The mathematical advantage the casino has over the player, expressed as a percentage of each bet that the casino expects to keep over the long run. For example, a 2% house edge means the casino expects to keep $2 for every $100 wagered. Different games and bets within games have different house edges.