Read main limits
Confirm minimum and maximum for the base hand and whether limits change with seat or table occupancy.
Price split and double exposure
A split adds another base wager; a double adds up to another wager per eligible hand.
Treat side bets separately
Perfect Pairs, 21+3 and insurance have separate rules and payouts. They are not part of basic blackjack return.
Set a hand-level ceiling
Choose a base stake that remains inside the session budget even when the allowed split and double sequence occurs.
Rule questions
Is the table minimum the maximum hand cost?
No.
Are side bets included in the main result?
No.
Why lower the base stake?
To allow for legal extra wagers without breaking the limit.