why do some online blackjack variants have way different rules than others
Lately I’ve been jumping around some different blackjack rooms online and noticed the rules can be all over the place. Some let you double after splitting, some don’t. I’ve seen dealer stands on soft 17 in one game, then hits it in another, or weird side bets being the only thing promoted. Even payouts on blackjack get switched up, not just the usual 3 to 2 but sometimes 6 to 5 or worse. Maybe I’m just paying closer attention lately, but seems like there’s more funky variations out there than at any casino I’ve played in person.
Is it just about making more money for the house, or is there another reason for throwing so many different rules at us? Do any of you have favorite variants, or do you just avoid the ones with lousy rules entirely?
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i just stick to variants where my rhythm feels right and the rules aren’t a puzzle every hand. if i have to pause and double check what’s allowed before each move, it’s not worth the hassle. live dealer makes it easy to find a table that doesn’t mess with what works for you, even if it means passing up on “exciting” side bets. for me, any session where i’m not second guessing the basics is already ahead of the curve.