In theory, blackjack is a fair game. The dealer puts an initial card into the deck and then drAWS cards until they have five.
Players then can either take the dealer’s current card or replace it with one of their own. The odds of winning are about even for both players, so the only real advantage that the dealer has is that they get to keep all their winnings.
However, in real world casinos, blackjack is often rigged in favor of the dealer. This is because casinos have a vested interest in keeping players gambling and spending money.
To do this, they often install software that helps the dealer predict which cards players are likely to discard (called “hole cards”). Once the dealer knows this information, they can adjust their strategy accordingly and play more conservatively – resulting in them winning more money for the casino.
So while blackjack may technically be a fair game, there are many factors that can affect its outcome – making it far from a true 50/50 proposition. In reality, casinos rely on blackjack to generate huge profits and it’s often not worth players risking their money on an uncertain game.
So while blackjack may be legal, it’s definitely not fair.
