The fact that the player must go first at BJ means a House Edge of around 7%. From this we take off various factors such as DAS, early surrender, s17, BJ paid @ 3:2 and so on, supposedly leaving the BS player a game with only a minimal 0.5% edge against. But if a BS player doesn't or won't take splits or doubles, his HE against is in the order of -5%. Am I right about all that?
6D, refuse to DD = -1.46%
nor to split/DAS is about 0.4% ? roughly
so both = 1.8 to 1.9 % , close but not precise answer
the disadv. of double bust factor is covered by player's option of
1. DD = 1.46% for 6d
2. split = 0.4% for 1 d
3. hitting soft 17,18 = 0.3% for 1 deck
4. proper stand = 3.2% like stand 13 vs 6
5. bonus of winning Bj = 2.2%
seek for precise answer for 6 decks, S17,DA2, DAS, dlr has hole card.
thanks.
If all the player does is hit or stand (no splitting, doubling, or surrendering), the EV of blackjack with generous rules is -0.022, i.e., a house advantage of 2.2%.
