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Blackjack Tips
Some tips easily apply to both online and casino
blackjack play, byt these tips were originally written to with
casino blackjack in mind:
Use basic Blackjack strategy. Most Blackjack players
will lose about 2% of every bet because of improper play. In casino
blackjack be sure to have a good idea of what basic strategy suggests,
and don't be afraid to ask the dealer for help if its an unusual
situation. For online blackjack consult a website or book to help
you make your decision.
To slow down your playing time choose a crowded table where you
will be able to play fewer hands. Being the sole player at a blackjack
table is not as fun without the interaction. Furthermore, your
bets can be placed very quickly and you can run through your bankroll
in a flash. The same situation exists online, which leads me to
my next tip:
Always wear a watch, preferably one that beeps on the hour. For
online blackjack you should go so far as to make sure there is
a clock in your field of vision for your entire playing time.
At casino blackjack the only way to ever get the time is to bring
your own pocket or wristwatch. Whether online or not, always pay
attention to how long you've been playing for, and limit it to
a reasonable amount of time.
The dealer's hand averages 18.23. So, don't be afraid to hit if
basic strategy calls for it. In the casino blackjack takes on
an aura of male chauvinism, one in which hitting a modest hand
is more of a risk (male type action) and therefore a more manly
option to choose in front of your cool dude friends. Chances are
if you're this type of player you're also a chain smoker and a
Britney Spears fan. Please, don't give into the peer pressure
- you know they're hocking low quality ideas. Besides, what's
cooler, the loser who bet big or the winner who played smart?
Increase the amount of your bet only when you're winning. It is
natural human instinct to do the opposite and increase your bet
when you're losing, to try and make up losses. You should truly
only increase the amount of your bet if you have a good situation
presented, not simply a run of wins, but it's a less risky action
to perform if you're not already on a losing streak. This tip
is meant to ensure that you don't start doubling your bets to
make up your losses.
Be aware that some casino blackjack tables use the 'Dealer hits
soft 17' rule which increases the house advantage. Look for tables
where dealers must stand on all 17s.
The casino's blackjack dealer will bust more often when his up
card is a 2 through 6 and he will complete more hands when his
up card is 7 through ace. Basic strategy usually suggests standing
when the house is showing a 6, even if your hand is a 13. Since
this seems almost counterintuitive, and human nature is to want
to yell hit me on a 13, it is a most common downfall for novice
blackjack players. Either consult basic strategy, or let 'dealer
busting cards' become the source of a new instinct to stand and
not hit.
To determine an appropriate bankroll amount for a table session
of Blackjack multiply your normal bet by 40. This will allow you
to play for a reasonable amount of time, and once that time has
gone by (remember to follow tip #3 and always wear a watch), you
can make your finishing moves and head out. It also usually represents
a long enough length of time to determine a 'point' worth knowing
for card counters.
In Blackjack it is always to your advantage to play against as
few decks as possible. You can always ask around at the casinos
and find out how many decks are in use. Also pay close attention
to their shuffling rules, how often they shuffle, how deep into
the deck they go before reshuffling, the deeper the better for
card counters.
If you play Blackjack using basic strategy you will reduce the
house edge to less than 1%. Yes I know this is the same as the
first tip, but it's just that important! What other games can
you play with a house edge at < 1%?
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