Blackjack rule variations: a cheat sheet for Table Plus players Promotional link: this cheat sheet links to https://tableplusgame.com/. 21+ only. Play responsibly; gambling can be addictive. The Table Plus Game site (https://tableplusgame.com/) lists blackjack tables among its classic games, along with baccarat and roulette, and describes extra side bets and reward layers. Blackjack rules vary from table to table, and the differences change the house edge. Use this sheet to read a table's rules quickly. Rules that help the player - Blackjack pays 3:2. This is the standard; 6:5 is much worse for the player. - Dealer stands on soft 17 (S17). - Doubling is allowed on any two cards, and after splits. - Late surrender is offered. - Fewer decks are used. Rules that hurt the player - Blackjack pays 6:5. This alone adds roughly 1.4% to the house edge. - Dealer hits soft 17 (H17). - Doubling is restricted to totals of 9–11 or 10–11 only. - Re-splitting is not allowed. Basic strategy highlights (multi-deck, S17) - Always split aces and 8s. - Never split 10s or 5s. - Stand on hard 17 or more. - Against a dealer 7 or higher, hit hard 12–16. Against a dealer 2–6, stand on 13–16. - Double 11 against any dealer card except an ace (rules vary by table). Basic strategy reduces the house edge but doesn't remove it. Side bets Perfect Pairs, 21+3 and similar side bets pay well when they hit, but usually carry a higher house edge than the main game. If you play them, make them a small, occasional part of your session. Insurance Insurance is generally a poor bet for players who don't count cards. Decline it. Session reminders - Stake: 1–2% of your session budget per hand. - Stopping: set a time limit and stop at it. - Bonuses: read the wagering rules before using bonus funds at blackjack. Some promotions exclude it or count it at a reduced rate. If gambling stops being fun, stop. In the Philippines, PAGCOR runs a self-exclusion programme at https://osea.pagcor.ph/ for anyone who wants a break enforced for them. 21+ only. Play responsibly; gambling can be addictive.