Blackjack HA without Doubling & Splitting

[aka23]

I am trying to decide the best use of a sticky bonus. This is a bonus that can only be used for wagering. Winnings can be cashed out. Some options are:

1. All on Roulette Spin -- 1:1 pay, such as red/black
2. All on BJ Hand (no doubling or splitting)
3. Half on BJ Hand (doubling or splitting available)

I suspect that #1 has the highest expected return. I'm hoping someone has worked out these odds before.

 

[Macgyver]

Most bonuses (sticky or otherwise) aren't going to let you play roulette, so that leaves option #1 out.

 

[aka23]

Most bonuses (sticky or otherwise) aren't going to let you play roulette, so that leaves option #1 out.

This particular bonus is at Winward Casino. Their bonus rules are listed at

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. It is clear that you can't play roulette to meet the wagering requirement or other games that offer minimal risk bets (bet on both red and black). However, I believe that once you have met the wagering requirements and received the sticky bonus, you can play any game. I'll contact support to confirm.

EDIT: I confirmed with support. There are no restrictions after having received the sticky bonus, making all 3 options available.

 

[aka23]

I found a portion of the odds at wizard of odds:

"What is the added house edge in blackjack if players are never allowed to double nor split?

No splitting costs the player 0.58%.
No doubling costs the player 1.47%.
No splitting nor doubling costs the player 1.91%. April 3, 2005"

So

Option #1: House Edge = 5.3% American, 2.7% European
Option #2: House Edge = 0.5% + 1.9% = 2.4%

 

[bpb]

Betting everything on the banker in Baccarat is far better than playing roulette or BJ without splits/doubles.

 

[aka23]

Betting everything on the banker in Baccarat is far better than playing roulette or BJ without splits/doubles.

That's an excellent idea that I will use at other casinos. However, Winward does not offer Baccarat. The available games are BJ, roulette, slots, VP, keno, and craps. Looking at this list, a bet on craps Don't Pass seems like a good choice with a lower house edge than above.

 

[uungy]

Betting everything on the banker in Baccarat is far better than playing roulette or BJ without splits/doubles.

why is that. The Banker has a 5% commision, but BJ is 2.7% house edge?

 

[aka23]

why is that. The Banker has a 5% commision, but BJ is 2.7% house edge?

The banker is more likely to win than the player. The cancels out a portion of the comission, leaving a low house edge.

 

[Linus]

You might consider putting it all on the bonus square in 3-card poker. It has a lower house advantage than either Euro roulette or one-bet BJ. Plus losing more often means your EV will go up.

 

[hoopla]

option 3 would give you the highest return. You only lose a VERY small amount more than normal BJ because you can't split and then double. The HA should be around .51% or so.

 

[KasinoKing]

Sorry to pour cold water, but the obvious snag here is betting your entire bankroll on just one or two bets gives you a higher than 50% chance of busting out in 20 seconds!

Is it really worth downloading, registering & depositing with a casino against such a risk?

Why don't you just play 'normally' with the extra free chips; if you get lucky - great, if you bust out - not so great, but at least you'll have got something for your money! (i.e. extra playing time!)

Whatever you do... good luck!

 

[aka23]

Sorry to pour cold water, but the obvious snag here is betting your entire bankroll on just one or two bets gives you a higher than 50% chance of busting out in 20 seconds!

Is it really worth downloading, registering & depositing with a casino against such a risk?

Why don't you just play 'normally' with the extra free chips; if you get lucky - great, if you bust out - not so great, but at least you'll have got something for your money! (i.e. extra playing time!)

Whatever you do... good luck!

Winward has an interesting bonus. You play and meet the wagering requirement, then receive the sticky bonus. It remains after withdrawing the rest of your cash. I have met the wagering requirement playing "normally," while making a nice gain. I withdrew my deposit and "normal" winnings, so all that remains is the $500 sticky bonus.

 

[aka23]

You might consider putting it all on the bonus square in 3-card poker. It has a lower house advantage than either Euro roulette or one-bet BJ. Plus losing more often means your EV will go up.

WOA lists Pairplus 3-card poker as having a 2.3% house edge and Ante & play as having a 3.4% house advantage. The SD of this game is higher than BJ and roulette.