Playing deviations in blackjack is a way to improve your chances of winning. A deviation is any rule that you can use to improve your chances of winning.
There are three main types of deviations: basic, advanced, and premium.
Basic deviations allow you to make different choices with your cards than the standard playing rules allow. For example, you can split aces ( Ace high or 2 high), double down on two cards, or draw extra cards.
These choices improve your odds of making a specific type of hand (like a straight) or improving your overall point total.
Advanced deviations are more complicated and allow you to make more strategic choices. For example, you can use multiple deviations in combination (like splitting aces and doubling down), or use deviations to beat specific types of hands (like using an advanced deviation to get around a dealer’s Ace-high hand).
Premium deviations are the most complicated and allow you to take advantage of situational quirks in the game. For example, you can use a premium deviation to increase your chances of beating a particular type of hand (like an Ace-high hand), or increase your odds of making a certain bet size (like doubling up when the dealer has two cards showing).
