Betfair Zero Blackjack

Betfair is famous as the world’s largest betting exchange. What you may not know is that they also operate an online casino. The casino is split into two areas. The first is the casino lounge where you can find a huge variety of casino games. The second is the ‘zero lounge’. Here the most popular casino games, baccarat, blackjack, jacks or better and roulette have had their rules altered to benefit the player. In fact, Betfair has zero house edge on these games.

The zero lounge is the first in the world (either online or offline) to offer games with zero house edge. The blackjack game has a 2-1 payout for a suited natural blackjack or five cards totalling 21. The game can be played with the standard strategy card for an 8 deck game, double after split allowed, dealer stands on 17 and peeks for blackjack.

For optimal advantage play however, there are some slight strategy deviations because of the five card rule. These only apply when you have already been dealt four cards. In any other instance, basic strategy should be followed:

• Hit 12 against 4-6
• Hit 13 against 2-4
• Hit 14 against 2
• Hit 17 against an ace
• Hit soft 18 against 2-6 or 8.

There is one further rule variation with two cards:

• Double A7 against a 2.

Betfair Zero Blackjack Strategy Card

Having 0% house edge means that for the player to make a profit they do not have the normal hurdle of combating the house edge. In theory the player has a better chance of making money provided they follow the strategy above perfectly.

Betfair have a no-download free play mode for all the zero lounge casino games so make sure you try it out, practice the strategy and have fun!