Second, post-pandemic, the executives are interested in spreading more blackjack tables and lowering the limits to attract that stratum of customer but are still wishing to create a profitable game even at $10 and $15 minimum limits. Print and internet articles, and social media comments over the past several years have framed the use of 6/5 payouts in not so gracious terms for the players. First, they are getting push-back from regular customers regarding 6/5 blackjack. For the most part, the executives have two issues. They wish to accomplish this change without using the “limited” blackjack payoff structure of 6 to 5 (6/5). Post-Covid, I have had several casino executives contact me regarding an alternative strategy for increasing the mathematical house advantage on blackjack lower-limit games.
