What is lay and pay?

[Julio88]

Lay and pay in blackjack refer to the actions of the dealer during the game. "Lay" typically refers to the way the dealer puts the player's bets on the table, in the matching stacks of chips, before the cards are dealt. Meanwhile, "pay" refers to the way the dealer distributes winnings to the players who have won the round.

In terms of actual gameplay, the player must make a wager before the cards are dealt, and the dealer will then "lay" the chips in the same order that the bets were placed on the table. If the player wins the round, the dealer will "pay" the player their winnings by distributing chips in the same order as the previous lay. Blackjack usually pays out 3 to 2, meaning if a player bets $10, they would receive $15 if they won the round.

 

[CR7]

In addition to that, "lay and pay" also refers to a betting strategy used in blackjack. This strategy involves laying a bet and then adding the winnings and the initial bet to lay them all out as one larger bet on the next hand. This process continues until the player decides to "take down" their bet and walk away with their winnings.

However, it's important to note that "lay and pay" is not a foolproof betting system and does not guarantee winnings in the long run. While it may work in the short term, blackjack is a game of chance and luck ultimately plays a significant role in the outcome of a game. Experienced players may prefer to use more advanced strategies, such as card counting or basic strategy, to improve their chances of winning.