Las Vegas Blackjack Rules

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Another potential downside is Stadium Blackjack pays 6-to-5, rather than 3-to-2. Then again, that’s true of the majority of blackjack games on the Las Vegas Strip. Also, serious blackjack players dislike six deck, continuous shuffling machines. Card counting is impossible with such machines. This terrible rule started paying players 6:5 on a blackjack, as opposed to 3:2. This means that a $10 blackjack would pay $12 instead of $15. Once the casinos got away with this at single deck games, the 6:5 rule started infecting double deck and shoe games. Most single deck blackjack tables have disappeared from the Las Vegas Strip because of this.

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This year’s National Blackjack Day comes with a special date. It is 3/2/21. This article celebrates the date by noting the minimum bet it takes to get a 3:2 blackjack game at every Las Vegas casino that deals it.

The default blackjack rules are a six or eight-deck game with double down before and after splitting. Any variations to these rules are noted in parenthesis.

The minimum bet shown is what we think it is at the slowest time of the day based on our 2021 Las Vegas Blackjack Survey. The data was collected in late 2020. It may be higher at night or on weekend days.

$3

Jerry’s Nugget
Poker Palace (double down on 2 or 3 cards)

$5

Boulder Station (double deck)
Cannery (surrender, re-split aces)
Club Fortune (re-split aces)
Ellis Island (surrender, re-split aces)
Downtown Grand (surrender, re-split aces, open Thursday-Sunday)
Santa Fe Station (double deck or six-deck that adds surrender)
Silver Sevens (re-split aces)
Skyline (open Friday and Saturday nights)
South Point
Suncoast (double deck)
Sunset Station (double deck and six-deck that adds surrender)
Strat (surrender, re-split aces)

$10

Aliante (surrender)
Arizona Charlie’s Decatur
California (double deck, no double down after split)
El Cortez (two and six-deck with standard rules, single deck with no double down after splitting)
Fremont (double deck, no double down after split)
Gold Coast (double or six-deck)
Golden Gate
Green Valley Ranch (double deck or six-deck that adds surrender)
M Resort (re-split aces)
Orleans
Oyo
Palace Station (double deck)
Plaza
Railroad Pass
Rampart (double deck or six deck that add surrender, re-split aces)
Red Rock (double deck or six-deck that adds surrender)
Rio (surrender)
Sam’s Town
Silverton (two and six-deck, both with re-split aces)
The D
Treasure Island (surrender, re-split aces)

$15

Circa
Flamingo (surrender)
Golden Nugget (surrender)
Harrah’s (surrender)
Sahara

$25

Bellagio (surrender, re-split aces)
Caesars Palace (surrender)
Cosmopolitan (surrender, re-split aces)
Cromwell (surrender)
Encore (surrender, re-split aces, open Thursday to Sunday)
Excalibur
Linq (surrender, limited tables Monday to Thursday)
Mandalay Bay (surrender, re-split aces)
MGM Grand (surrender, re-split aces)
New York-New York
Planet Hollywood (surrender)
Tropicana
Westgate
Wynn (surrender, re-split aces)

$50

Aria (surrender, re-split aces)
Palazzo (surrender, re-split aces, limited tables Monday to Thursday)
Paris (surrender, stand on soft 17)
Venetian (surrender, re-split aces)

$100

Luxor (surrender, re-split aces)
Mirage (surrender, re-split aces, stand soft 17)
Park MGM (six deck: surrender, re-split aces, double deck: standard rules, both stand on soft 17)

No standard 3:2 blackjack games

Alamo
Bally’s
Binion’s
Circus Circus
Four Queens
Margaritaville
O’Sheas

While some gamblers write off cheap, low limit blackjack as a waste of time, many seek out opportunities to play a game that can stretch a bankroll. In addition to conserving money, blackjack games with a $1, $2, or $3 minimum bet can be a useful tool for new players who are learning the game. Others simply enjoy grinding a cheap table while accumulating free drinks.

Note that although cheap blackjack can be appealing, game rules are often less player-friendly than tables with higher minimums which amplifies the casino’s house edge. Most players don’t mind that though… after all, the house edge doesn’t sting as painfully when betting as little as $1 per hand.

We thought it would be helpful to put together a guide to help players seeking low limits find casinos offering the cheapest blackjack in Vegas.

Table game stakes are fluid and can change quickly. We’ll do our best to keep the list updated, but recommend calling ahead or checking the casino’s website to ensure low limit blackjack is being offered when you plan to stop in.

See Also:44 ideas and ways to save money while in Las Vegas.

Cheap Blackjack on (and near) the Las Vegas Strip

OYO: Offering the only live $1 blackjack game on (well, near) the Las Vegas Strip, OYO uses this low limit game to incentivize players staying at Strip resorts to stop in. At a mere 10-15 minute walk from resorts like MGM Grand and Tropicana, OYO should be on the to-do list of visitors seeking low limit blackjack.

TI: Although not a “traditional” blackjack game, TI offers cheap stadium blackjack at a $2 minimum bet on weekdays and $5 on the weekends.

$5 Blackjack on the Strip: Although not “ultra-cheap”, Strat, Excalibur, and Luxor all offer $5 minimum blackjack on the Strip. Venetian deals a $5 minimum stadium blackjack game as well.

$5 Blackjack Near the Strip: Take the short walk to Ellis Island, located behind Bally’s and you will find $5 minimum blackjack that pays 3:2.

Cheap Blackjack Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Grand: Located just steps away from the Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Grand (formerly Lady Luck) offers $1 blackjack daily from 11 am – 3 am daily.

Fremont: Positioned in the center of the Fremont Street Experience, Fremont offers a $3 blackjack game which tends to be a popular draw.

California: Tucked back a block off of Fremont Street, The Cal deals a live $3 blackjack game.

Note that most downtown Las Vegas casinos also offer $5 blackjack games, especially at non-peak times.

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Cheap Blackjack Away From the Strip

Joker’s Wild: Located about 10 miles from the Strip in Henderson, Joker’s Wild offers players a $3 minimum blackjack game 7 days a week. Note: Joker’s Wild has temporarily closed their table game pit.

Poker Palace Casino: Worth a mention, Poker Palace Casino, located in North Las Vegas offers a $2 blackjack game. A solid value for those looking for an inexpensive game.

Las Vegas Blackjack Rules By Casino

Jerry’s Nugget: Located in North Las Vegas, Jerry’s Nugget deals a $3 minimum blackjack game daily.

Note that even if $1, $2, or $3 blackjack isn’t offered, most locals casinos do offer $5 minimum games.

Video Blackjack: Although the authentic feel of chips, cards, felt, and a live dealer are missing, bartop and electronic blackjack games often allow low minimum bets and are offered at most Vegas casinos. Like their live counterparts that also feature low minimums, rules for low limit electronic blackjack often amplify the house edge. Even with an exaggerated house advantage, a cheap bartop blackjack game can be a good way to string together a number of complimentary cocktails.

Las Vegas Strip Blackjack Rules

While cheap blackjack is getting harder and harder to find in Vegas, we are encouraged by the fact there are still a few casinos offering minimum bets as low as $1. Hopefully, we were able to point you in the direction of a cheap game that will work for you!

When in doubt, just remember that the further you get from tourist centers like the Strip, and Fremont Street, the lower the minimum bets tend to get. Don’t be afraid to branch out and take an Uber to a locals casino for lower minimums and better player odds.

See Also:Where are the loosest slots in Vegas? We dig into Nevada Gaming Control data to find the answer.

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