Natural
An immediate winning hand: blackjack (Ace + 10) or craps come-out 7 or 11.
A "natural" refers to an immediately winning result. In blackjack, a natural is a two-card hand of 21 (Ace + 10-value card), commonly called a "blackjack." It typically pays 3:2 or 6:5 depending on the table.
In craps, a natural is rolling 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, which is an automatic win for Pass Line bettors. In baccarat, a natural is when either the Player or Banker hand totals 8 or 9 with the first two cards.
The payout difference between 3:2 and 6:5 blackjack naturals significantly affects the house edge. Always seek 3:2 tables — the 6:5 payout increases the house edge by about 1.4%.
Related Terms
Basic Strategy (Blackjack)
The mathematically optimal play for every possible hand in blackjack.
Pass Line (Craps)
The fundamental craps bet — wins on 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, loses on 2, 3, or 12.
House Edge
The mathematical advantage the casino has over players, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
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