Research Paper // ID 106.FDate: April 15, 2026Topic: Mathematical Modeling
Optimal Blackjack Decision Trees: Cutting House Edge to 0.5%
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Reviewed By SofiaThe 0.5% Threshold
Blackjack is one of the few games where player agency directly impacts the house edge. By following a perfect decision tree, the mathematical edge is minimized.
Soft 17 against Dealer 6 -> Always Double Down
Our simulations show that deviation from basic strategy increases the house edge by up to 2.4% over 1,000 hands.