If a player plays according to the same rules as the dealer (that is, draws to 16 and stands on any total of 17 or greater), then, because the player plays first, the house edge is 8.9%. Given that the dealer must pay 3:2 on blackjack, the house edge is reduced to 5.9%. Using the blackjack basic strategy chart, the house edge is reduced considerably making the game of blackjack one of the most attractive games in a casino.
This is the correct mathematical method of playing blackjack, therefore, any deviation from the chart over the long-term will only result in a lower success rate. If the player wants to win they must only deviate from basic strategy when following card counting techniques as described in advanced Blackjack strategy.
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