Abstract

Blackjack is a popular table game in American casinos. Many individuals have attempted to develop a strategy for Blackjack; however most strategies developed are not justified by mathematics. This project sought to use the concept of game theory to examine the probability of a winning hand in several simplifications to Blackjack: the casino's two-card hand is 17 or greater, there are three cards in play, or three players in play. After examining these simplifications, one can conclude that many beliefs Blackjack players have are misconceptions.