If you are one of those people that think that the difference between single deck blackjack and multi-deck is so you don’t have to shuffle the cards so often, we have bad news for you… there are actually specific reasons why there are single and double deck blackjack games available and we are here to explain those reasons to you.
You have for sure noticed that some games of blackjack are played with one deck of cards while others are played with several decks, we are going to set apart the differences between single and double deck blackjack to begin with so you can get a better and clearer idea of those differences. What are the differences and which one is better to play?
There was once a time when single-deck blackjack was the rule, with time casinos all over the world began to implement more and more decks into the game in order to prevent people from counting cards, making it harder and harder for cheaters to beat the dealer. Other interesting fact is that with the implementation of multi- decks also increased the house edge slightly.
Another interesting fact, that could be considered as some kind of multi deck blackjack strategy by casinos is to enforce rule variations on this game to make sure the house increases: dealer must hit on soft 17, or maybe players won’t be allowed to double down after a split and many other interesting rules.
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Some people think that there is a player advantage that surrounds 2 deck blackjack, some players actually believe that the fewer number of decks the better, yet that is not entirely true: the house edge is not determined on the number of decks; it is actually determined by the proprietary rules. Double-deck blackjack often has different rules, carefully designed to make the game less profitable for players, also it is common to find a higher minimum wager. And yes it is harder for cheaters to count cards as the game speed is much faster than say 3 or more decks.
We strongly recommend that you try both versions of blackjack first hand before jumping at any conclusions, as the way you play can also becoming a turning point during the game. Have any more tips and fun facts about single and double deck blackjack? Why don’t you share them with us?
Gemma Sykes
Gemma is not only a great game player who enjoys casino halls, she is also a great jazz dancer. She has a very keen interest in the way things work, her curiosity got her a job on online gambling industry as a writer. Always looking for new and fun ways to do things and still have time for the spotlight.
