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Blackjack Spanish 21 vs Blackjack: Which Game Offers Better Odds? When I first encountered Spanish 21 at a Las Vegas casino fifteen years ago, I was immediately intrigued by the familiar yet different gameplay. The dealer explained it was “like blackjack, but with better bonuses,” which sounded too good to be true. After years of playing both games and analyzing their mechanics, I’ve learned that […]

Taylor Smith August 26, 2025

Blackjack Should You Split Aces in Blackjack? Splitting aces in blackjack is one of the fundamental actions of the game, and for good reason. It’s a critical decision that can cost you the hand, so you should brush up on the strategy around splitting aces. In this post, we’ll break down why splitting aces makes sense, what the odds look like, […]

Isaac Payne August 8, 2025

Blackjack Can You Still Find $5 Blackjack? Finding $5 blackjack tables is more challenging than ever. Like every other industry, the cost of running a casino is subject to inflation and naturally rises over time. As a result, low-cost table games have largely become a thing of the past. The good news is you can still find 5-dollar blackjack games if you […]

Shaun Stack April 17, 2025

Blackjack Is Perfect Pairs Blackjack Worth It? Perfect pair blackjack offers players the chance to spice up their blackjack experience with an exciting side wager. The perfect pair bet can be challenging to win, but it offers huge payouts when it hits. This perfect pair blackjack guide will examine the game itself and explore the best strategy for this style of blackjack. […]

Shaun Stack July 11, 2024

Blackjack Why Does Everybody Recommend the Hi-Lo Card Counting System? If you’re interested in blackjack card counting, then you’ll have many systems to choose from. Each system varies based on its degree of accuracy and complexity. Despite the variety, though, most gambling experts quickly recommend the Hi-Lo system. Blackjack legends such as Al Francesco, James Grosjean, and Tommy Hyland have used this counting strategy to […]

Shaun Stack March 4, 2021

Blackjack Understanding Blackjack’s “Match the Dealer” Side Bet Blackjack is a super simple game to learn, and side bets like Match the Dealer up the stakes, especially for novice players. The Match the Dealer bet is popular at land-based casinos, and rarely appears online. But, is it worth playing when in Vegas? In this article, we break down what the blackjack Match the […]

Isaac Payne January 10, 2020

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