Video blackjack
July 30th, 2024 at 2:55:01 PM
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Someone told me video blackjack games are programmed to only return 90%. If this is true then a fair RNG can't be at work. I never play computer blackjack but are casinos allowed to lower the RTP for video blackjack?
July 30th, 2024 at 3:08:01 PM
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Lowering the RTP is allowed only certain ways.
Naturals pay 6:5 or even money, dealer wins ties, or similar unfavorable rules may be in play, as stated on the rules screen.
Stacking the deck or similar hinky business would not be compliant with Nevada gaming rules, as far as I know.
You are allowed to draw until you bust (almost every hand), if you want (my advice - "don't") - this would also lower RTP, in a compliant manner.
Naturals pay 6:5 or even money, dealer wins ties, or similar unfavorable rules may be in play, as stated on the rules screen.
Stacking the deck or similar hinky business would not be compliant with Nevada gaming rules, as far as I know.
You are allowed to draw until you bust (almost every hand), if you want (my advice - "don't") - this would also lower RTP, in a compliant manner.
May the cards fall in your favor.
July 31st, 2024 at 7:39:09 AM
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Quote: Jeff571966Someone told me video blackjack games are programmed to only return 90%. If this is true then a fair RNG can't be at work. I never play computer blackjack but are casinos allowed to lower the RTP for video blackjack?
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What they told you is wrong. I have developed many slots, BJ, and video poker machines and it would be illegal to program them for to return a specific percentage. On BJ and video poker it is completely determined by the rules and paytable.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
August 1st, 2024 at 6:38:42 AM
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Here's IGT's theoretical payback percentages for its single-deck blackjack on Game Kings, though its accuracy has been questioned:
99.5%— Dealer hits soft 17, Blackjack pays 5 for 2, Split pairs (Ace one card), Double Down 10 or 11. Surrender and Insurance offered.
98.3%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. Split pairs (Ace one card), Double down on 10 or 11. Surrender and Insurance offered.
95.7%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. No Insurance or surrender. Split pairs, Double Down 10 or 11.
93.2%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. No Split or Double Down. No insurance or surrender.
99.5%— Dealer hits soft 17, Blackjack pays 5 for 2, Split pairs (Ace one card), Double Down 10 or 11. Surrender and Insurance offered.
98.3%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. Split pairs (Ace one card), Double down on 10 or 11. Surrender and Insurance offered.
95.7%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. No Insurance or surrender. Split pairs, Double Down 10 or 11.
93.2%— Dealer stands on 17, Blackjack pays 2 for 1. No Split or Double Down. No insurance or surrender.
