Learn blackjack card values, hard and soft hands, and the difference between hitting, standing, doubling and splitting. Understand why soft-17 rules and 3:2 versus 6:5 payouts matter before using a strategy chart or placing a bet.
Baccarat rules determine card totals, third-card draws and the settlement of Player, Banker and Tie bets. Compare standard payouts, commission and no-commission exceptions, with examples that distinguish net profit from the total amount returned after a win.
Roulette payouts must be read alongside the wheel and exact bet. Compare net profit, returned stake and total exposure, including single-zero rules, double-zero exceptions and why covering more numbers or doubling after losses does not eliminate the edge.
