How does a Casino’s edge work in Blackjack? It feels like the player and the dealer should have the same odds if they play the same (eg, always hit on soft 17).
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You playing first means they get the advantage (if you bust they don’t even play), but it really doesn’t matter. A game being 50/50 when played perfectly would be okay for a casino if it’s a thing that brought in people or if some people played imperfectly. Even if it was really exactly 50/50 and they never lost or made money on it, it’s fine for them if it gets you in the door and they think you might play slots or something after a long day of making and losing zero money or if they thought you might mess up the rules and go with a gut feeling more than their dealer would or whatever.
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