Is Double Deck Blackjack Better?

Mathematically, fewer decks lower the house edge by ~0.40%. But double-deck games often hide predatory rules like 6:5 payouts. Here is how to tell if a double-deck table is actually better.
The $1,200 Mistake That Taught Me How to Actually Play Casino Games

About six years ago, I sat at a live dealer blackjack table at 2:30 AM with a cold drink, an exhausted brain, and an account balance that was rapidly vanishing. I was convinced the dealer was “due” to bust. She had pulled four 20s and a 21 in the last six hands. So, naturally, I […]