Quote Originally Posted by Agiviescre View Post
Im not much of a gambler and I rarely visit casinos, but Im interested in the maths and strategies that vary with different rules in different casinos


In some (all ?) Australian casinos, the dealer gets one card at the beginning or
NHC or No Hole Card

Ive noticed that in USA casinos that I have visited the dealer gets two cards at the beginning or
HC or Hole Card

How would this change your basic strategy compared to the dealer getting two cards ?
It doesnt

With the difference being the next card will either go to you depending on whether you hit or stand - that might change the strategy that you use.
it doesn’t

What do you think ?
My comments directly under your questions. Further comments below.
I’m very familiar with NHC, ENHC and HC, but less familiar with Australian rules so 8 hope I get this right. The primary difference between Australian and (most) North American games revolves around dealer holding as first card an ace or face card with the possibility of dealer getting blackjack.

Australian rules are generally OBBO - Original bets busted only. Assume split to 4 hands with splits and doubles with dealer getting BJ. OBBO - dealer wins first bet and player busted hands.

Most of North America practices OBO - Original bets only. Dealer gets BJ with player scenario above. Only the original bet loses, all other wagers are returned to player in their entirety.

I also made reference to ENHC (European No Hole Card) where player loses all wagers to dealer BJ.

Strategy changes for OBBO will centre around
11 v 10, 10 v 10, AA v A, 88 v 10 or any other scenario where dealer has BJ potential.

The resident Australian boys on the forum can be more specific.