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Lucky Blackjack

Introduction


Lucky Blackjack is a variant played in online casinos, where Playtech software the game consists of a single hand and players wager on the outcome, ranging from 17 to going bust.

Rules

  1. A single 52-card deck is used.
  2. Card values are the same as in traditional blackjack.
  3. Players can place bets on various outcomes, including 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, blackjack, or bust.
  4. The dealer will continue drawing cards until reaching 17 points or more.
  5. The dealer shall stand on a soft 17.
  6. A winning 17-point bet shall pay 5 to 1.
  7. A winning 18-point bet shall pay 6 to 1.
  8. A winning 19-point bet shall pay 6 to 1.
  9. A winning 20-point bet shall pay 4 to 1.
  10. A winning 21-point bet shall pay 12 to 1.
  11. A winning blackjack bet shall pay 19 to 1.
  12. A winning bust bet shall pay 2 to 1.

Analysis

Lucky Blackjack

Bet Pays Probability Return
17 5 0.145830 -0.125022
18 6 0.138063 -0.033558
19 6 0.134820 -0.056260
20 4 0.175806 -0.120968
21 12 0.073630 -0.042815
Blackjack 19 0.048266 -0.034690
Bust 2 0.283585 -0.149244

Strategy

With a house edge that ranges between 3.36% and 14.92%, it may be wise to opt for another game. Yet, if you choose to play Lucky Blackjack, I recommend only wagering on 18, as it offers the best odds with a house edge of 3.36%. The bet on blackjack has a slightly higher house edge of 3.47%.