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The house edge in blackjack depends on the player. When calculating the house edge, it is assumed that players make all the right decisions – the so-called perfect strategy or basic strategy. With standard rules, a house edge of 0.5% applies in both online and offline blackjack.

Yes, the rules above are general rules that usually apply. Casinos may offer different versions. For example, there are tables that don’t pay out 1.5x the bet on blackjack, but 1.2x. Also, the exact rules differ on when you are allowed to split or double and how far the dealer has to continue playing.

Counting cards in online blackjack is basically legal, as long as you don’t use any external tools. A casino does have the option to bar players they suspect of counting cards. Many card counters are less enthusiastic about online blackjack than blackjack in the regular casino.

At most blackjack tables there is room for seven people, but there are also tables with room for five or even 12 players. In addition, you can also play on your own if you opt for multi-hand blackjack. At the one-to-many blackjack tables there is room for up to thousands of players.

The name 21 is also often used in place of blackjack, as the aim of the game is to get to, or as close as possible to, 21 points.