Casino War Rules and Strategy

The basic round

You and the dealer each receive one card. Aces are high. A higher card pays even money; a lower card loses the stake.

The tie decision

On a tie you either surrender half your stake or go to war by matching it. Going to war is mathematically the better of the two options at almost every table.

The tie side bet

A separate bet that the round will tie pays a large multiple but carries a much higher margin than the main bet. It is the most expensive position on the table.

Why it suits small stakes

There is no skill component, so it is impossible to make an expensive mistake beyond stake size. Set the stake and the round count in advance.

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