Online Blackjack

In most non-U.S. casinos, a ‘no hole card’ game is played, meaning that the dealer does not draw nor consult his second card until after all players have finished making decisions. With no hole card, it is almost never correct basic strategy to double or split against a dealer ten or ace, since a dealer [...]

This rule, often called the Reno rule, restricts the player to doubling down only on an initial player total of 10 or 11 (sometimes 9, 10, or 11 – more common in Europe). It prevents doubling on soft hands such as soft 17 (ace-6), and is unfavorable for the player. It increases the house advantage [...]