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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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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The house has the edge because the player has to put money on the table before the cards are dealt, and the house doesn’t play until the players have finished.

If a dealer and one player are playing, and the player goes bust, the dealer doesn’t even have to play.

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