even money

English translation: 1 to 1

17:47 Mar 19, 2021
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / Blackjack
English term or phrase: even money
The context is in Blackjack rules:

After each player has their turn, the dealer will turn over the hole card. The dealer will draw cards as long as their hand total is 16 or less. If the dealer has 17 to 21, they will stand. If the dealer goes over 21, then any player who didn't already bust will win.
If the dealer does not bust, then the higher hand between the player and dealer will win.

Winning wagers pay even money, except a winning player blackjack which pays 3 to 2.

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Does "even money" here mean the Player got the same amount as his bet?
For example, if a player bets $100 he will get $100?
Anthony Indra
United States
Local time: 02:24
Selected answer:1 to 1
Explanation:
From the context, the last part of the sentence is "3 to 2", so "even money" should mean "1 to 1". I think you are right, the winning player gets the same amount as he bets.
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Kiet Bach
United States
Local time: 02:24
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3 +31 to 1
Kiet Bach


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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
1 to 1


Explanation:
From the context, the last part of the sentence is "3 to 2", so "even money" should mean "1 to 1". I think you are right, the winning player gets the same amount as he bets.

Kiet Bach
United States
Local time: 02:24
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  William Bowley: 1:1 is correct, as the player wins the same as his bet (see my discussion post)
11 mins
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agree  David Hollywood: ok
4 hrs
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agree  Cilian O'Tuama: The odds are even. If you bet $X and win, you get $X back plus your initial $X.
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