SerialWinner
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Ever wondered whether sitting at first base or third base in single-deck blackjack makes a difference? It’s one of those things that gets debated at tables, especially when someone at third keeps pulling garbage hands while the first seat is cruising with 20s.
Logically, going first means you make decisions without knowing what cards are about to hit the table. That’s clean, predictable play—no second-guessing. But playing last? You’ve got a sneak peek at what’s come out, and that feels like it should give you an edge. If you see a flood of low cards, maybe you rethink hitting that 16. But does it actually change outcomes in the long run?
Most single-deck games get shuffled after every hand, which pretty much resets the deck every time. So even if it seems like bad luck is following you at third base, it’s not the chair doing it—it’s just variance kicking you while you’re down. That said, if a table is consistently giving you terrible cards, the real strategy move is standing up and finding another one.
What’s your take? Superstition or real strategy?
Logically, going first means you make decisions without knowing what cards are about to hit the table. That’s clean, predictable play—no second-guessing. But playing last? You’ve got a sneak peek at what’s come out, and that feels like it should give you an edge. If you see a flood of low cards, maybe you rethink hitting that 16. But does it actually change outcomes in the long run?
Most single-deck games get shuffled after every hand, which pretty much resets the deck every time. So even if it seems like bad luck is following you at third base, it’s not the chair doing it—it’s just variance kicking you while you’re down. That said, if a table is consistently giving you terrible cards, the real strategy move is standing up and finding another one.
What’s your take? Superstition or real strategy?