Just a question about the house edge in blackjack switch. There are some switch games in CBJN that i see have a house edge of 0.16%. Lets say you put down 5 dollars on each spot. Is your EV on the hand -3.2 cents or -1.6 cents, assuming you play perfect strategy somehow?
Why would it be -3.2 cents? Also note that BS for BJSwitch is anything but "basic". lol
Last edited by RS; 04-15-2013 at 12:35 AM.
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How much research have you done on BJ switch? Optimal play basically requires you to memorize a massive EV chart for switching, and that ignores any index play. Also, it's a carny game, so I doubt you'll be able to lay down huge action without sticking out like a thumb.
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I wasn't really too concerned with playing it, I was just kind of curious. Seems like if I just wanted to play a game that is slow, with a low house edge to get free drinks that could be a a decent one. I realize now that the question was pretty dumb. No idea how i screwed that one up. As for the strategy, I was looking on WOO and it seems lke 15 or 20 mins of practice and you could play pretty close to the advanced strategy they have on there. Its only a 0.08% loss compared to perfect strat.
unfortunately this game, another bj variant, and Spanish in a lot of area's have had pen reduced to the standard 2 out of 8... it really makes learning this skill not that valuable...in one of my back off casino's are now saying u can't play bj and Spanish even though I have never played one hand of Spanish in my life.....I do know a place that has a great switch game and possibly learning that but I don't think it worth it cause I have been backed off for counting and if I start winning it won't take them long to figure out what im doing.....I think my time is better spent looking for other things
If I read correctly, the house edge is 0.56% for 6 decks, 0.58% for 8 decks and 0.16% for CSM, and I assume that all these numbers are for perfect Basic Strategy play.Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash
But what is the reason why the house edge is so much lower for CSM games? It must be some favourable rule. Is the BJ payout the classic 3:2 rather than 1:1 there?
Last edited by PinkChip; 06-03-2013 at 03:47 PM.
In the .56% game switched 21=21.
In the .16% game switched 21=bj.
You still get paid 1-1 in both games but the switched 21=bj game you get paid before the dealer has a chance to play her hand and possibly draw to 21 or 22 to push you.
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