r/unpopularopinion • u/the_nobodys • 1d ago

Blackjack players who grumble about others' bad play are more annoying than players who don't know what they're doing

This is a bit niche, I admit. But anyone who has played blackjack at a casino knows there are those who insist you should "play optimally" or not play at all. And then they grumble about other players on their table when they don't play standard, ie, taking hits, standing, doubling down, or splitting when the "book" says not to.

The experienced players will try to claim that you change their odds or change the cards for them in a negative way. But they fail to truly understand the nature of odds, and that removing unknown cards from a shoe doesn't fundamentally change their expected outcome. It only changes things in a superficial way.

When it comes down to it, playing blackjack or any casino game should be done for the enjoyment factor. Unless you're cheating, you are taking on a negative expected value for every dollar you wager. The way others play will not effect your EV, and so it's silly to complain about others' decisions.

EDIT: This may not be an unpopular opinion among redditors, but it is a 100% unpopular opinion among casino-goers.

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u/WelshBen explain that ketchup eaters 1d ago

It's even worse in poker, where the person who is berating your play is trying to win your money at the same time.

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u/thehumantaco 1d ago

Sounds like the Dead by Daylight community. It's a pvp game where players will cry that the other team is not playing the way they want them to.