How Do They Deal Blackjack in Vegas?

In Las Vegas, most casinos use what is called a shoe to deal Blackjack. This is a device that holds several decks of cards and allows the dealer to slide out one card at a time.

The dealer does not actually touch the cards.

There are two basic types of Blackjack games in Las Vegas: single deck and double deck. In a single deck game, the dealer will use a 52-card deck.

In a double deck game, the dealer will use two 52-card decks.

The number of decks used does not affect the house edge in Blackjack. However, it does affect the odds of certain hands being dealt. For example, in a single deck game, the odds of being dealt aces are 1 in 13 (7.7%).

In a double deck game, the odds of being dealt aces are 1 in 26 (3.8%).

The house edge in Blackjack is determined by the rules of the game and the payout for certain hands. For example, in most games, the house has an edge of about 3% when using basic strategy.

This means that for every $100 you bet, you can expect to lose about $3 on average.

There are many different Blackjack games offered in Las Vegas casinos. Some common variations include:

-Blackjack Switch: In this game, you are dealt two hands and have the option to switch the top cards between them. The house edge in Blackjack Switch is about 0.

58%.

-Pontoon: Pontoon is similar to Spanish 21 and has some additional bonuses for certain hands. The house edge in Pontoon is about 0.

38%.

-Super Fun 21: This game offers several bonuses for certain hands, including blackjacks paying 3-2 and diamonds paying 2-1. The house edge in Super Fun 21 is about 0.

35%.