What is mid-shoe entry?

[Julio88]

Mid-shoe entry refers to the ability of a player to join a game of blackjack in the middle of a shoe, which is a device used to hold multiple decks of cards. In other words, a player would be allowed to enter the game during the shoe instead of waiting for a new shoe to begin, which is the default rule in many casinos. The term "mid-shoe" refers to the fact that the player would be joining the game in the middle of the shoe. Some casinos allow mid-shoe entry, while others have a "no mid-shoe entry" policy in place, which means that players cannot join a game until a new shoe begins. This policy is more common in high-limit blackjack games and is designed to minimize the potential advantage gained by a player who enters the game at a strategic time.

 

[Crazy_winner]

Mid-shoe entry may change the rules of the game and perhaps impact the house advantage. The addition of a new player may alter the makeup of the deck and the likelihood of specific outcomes depending on the cards still in the shoe.