why do casinos offer 6:5 blackjack payouts when everyone knows it's a ripoff
I never play 6,5 if I have any other option and I treat it like picking a slot machine with a lousy return to player. The “easy rules” line is mostly a smokescreen, but there’s a grain of truth that casinos bank on folks moving fast or wanting a seat at all, even if it’s a bad one. Fast turnover, more hands per hour, and enough folks don’t notice or care to do the math. Reminds me of video slots with splashy graphics and bad payout tables - there’s always a crowd for convenience and familiarity, even if the odds aren’t in your favor. Patience to walk to another table is the real edge here.