Ties Win Blackjack

Introduction

From my analytical work on approximately 200 games intended for game developers, I've gleaned valuable insights. One major lesson is that games that appear wildly unconventional are unlikely to succeed. If a game's rules can't be explained in under 15 seconds, players tend to lose interest, dealers might make mistakes, and casino managers probably won't even consider the game. The games that typically have the greatest likelihood of success are variations of blackjack and poker, as players are already familiar with their fundamental rules. In fact, most successful new table games have simply adapted blackjack or poker by altering one significant rule. Casino War In my experience with various blackjack variants, many allow players to engage in actions that were previously unavailable, while also converting some wins into ties or ties into losses. I feel the market is flooded with such offerings; however, there's still room for innovation. I envision a game that transforms ties into wins by limiting some player choices, which led me to design Ties Win Blackjack. This game rewards players 1 to 2 for ties and does so mainly by removing options to double and split. It's straightforward to learn, easy to manage, and its strategy closely mirrors traditional blackjack. Furthermore, it provides a more favorable betting opportunity for players compared to the majority of blackjack games. While it may not appeal to every player, I am optimistic that it will attract those seeking a simpler or less unpredictable alternative to blackjack.

The game underwent a field test at the Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, in May 2005. As of now, it isn’t available in any physical casinos, though it was previously playable online at

The game follows the same rules as traditional blackjack, with a few exceptions as outlined below. Red Lounge Casino .

The tables provided below illustrate the strategy depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on a soft 17. These strategies are valid for any number of decks used.

1. All ties pay 1 to 2.
2. Player may only hit and stand.
3. Winning blackjack pays even money.

Players can expect to achieve a tie approximately 8.75% of the time.

The table below summarizes the impact of changes made to standard blackjack rules when infinite decks are in play.

Players are not permitted to double: resulting in a 1.47% disadvantage for the player.

• Players are not permitted to split: leading to a 0.58% disadvantage for the player.
• A winning blackjack is paid at 1 to 1: this incurs a 2.25% disadvantage for the player.
• Players earn 1 to 2 on ties: this results in a 4.37% benefit for the player.
• Overall, these changes amount to a net loss of just 0.07%, though the actual impact is slightly less at 0.02% due to interaction effects.

The table below illustrates the house edge associated with various numbers of decks and whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17.

Ties Win Blackjack was offered for play in British pounds at the Red Lounge Casino. In this instance, one deck was used, and the dealer hit on a soft 17, which resulted in a house edge of 0.247%.

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Written by: Michael Shackleford