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Natural (gambling)

A natural is a term in several gambling games; in each case it refers to one or two specific good outcomes, usually for the player, and often involves achieving a particular score in the shortest and fastest manner possible.

Examples

In blackjack, the best possible hand for the player is to reach a score of 21 with exactly two cards, which necessarily involves an Ace and a ten-valued card (a 10, jack, queen, or king). This hand, which usually defeats any other hand of 21 and carries a higher payout of winnings, is referred to as a "blackjack", or a "natural". Traditionally, a natural in blackjack pays 3:2. In recent years, however, some casinos have used the payout ratio of 6:5 for a greater house edge.

In craps, a natural is a roll of two dice with a score of 7 or 11 on the come out roll. This will lead to a win for the players who wagered money on the Pass or Come bet, but a loss for players betting Don't Pass, or Don't Come.

In baccarat, a natural is a two-card hand totaling 8 or 9, for either the player or the banker. Natural 9 beats natural 8.

References

References

  1. Mark Bollman. (13 June 2014). "Basic Gambling Mathematics: The Numbers Behind The Neon". CRC Press.
  2. "Casino Online".
  3. Thorp, Beat the Dealer, 1st edition, New York 1962.
  4. "Beat Multiple Deck Blackjack". Cardoza Publishing.
  5. William N. Thompson Ph.D.. (10 February 2015). "Gambling in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and Society, 2nd Edition". ABC-CLIO.
  6. (2011). "Craps A Smart Shooters Guide". Cardoza Publishing.
  7. "How To Gamble: Baccarat". VEGAS.com.
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