Blackjack: Smart Strategy and Rules Review
Blackjack is the most popular casino table game and has been since 1965, shortly after Edward Thorpâ??s book Beat the Dealer became a sensation. Thorp correctly wrote that blackjack could be beaten by keeping track of the cards; in short, card counting. The general...
Blackjack Basics: Always Insure a Good Hand
A FRIEND OF MINE WAS watching me play blackjack in a casino. I was playing heads-up against the dealer in a double-deck game. He didnâ??t say much to me while I was playing, other than giving me an â??atta boyâ? when I beat the dealer, or offering condolences when...
Blackjack: Bad Blackjack Advice
I WAS PLAYING BLACKJACK when a young woman took a seat next to me. It was obvious after a few rounds that she didnâ??t have a clue about blackjack playing strategy, so she boldly asked the young dealer for â??adviceâ? on how to play her hands... ...
Play Better Blackjack with John G
When it comes to playing correct blackjack strategy, players are faced with alot of decisions. The way you play them can effect your overall win percentage. So, know the number BEFORE you sit down. Is playing at a multi-deck table that pays 6-5 on blackjack (which is...
Blackjack Strategy: Playing Multi-Card Hands
We all know what to do when you get pocket Aces or eights at the blackjack table...split! But, what is the right play when you take your first hit and there is a decision to take another card...or not? We'll show you! PLAYING MULTI-CARD HANDS is often confusing for...
Blackjack: 5 Mistakes Winners Don’t Make
Blackjack is a game where the player can gain a significant advantage by making the right plays. Consequently, by making the incorrect plays, can negatively effect the house advantage as well. Find out the top five mistakes made on the blackjack...
Blackjack: Playing Multiple Hands
Sometimes you will see a blackjack player playing two hands instead of one. Other times, you might see a player who has been playing one hand suddenly spread to two hands in the middle of the shoe because he has the misconception that, by â??changing the flow of...
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Blackjack: Playing 16
One of the most frustrating hands in blackjack is a 16 against a dealerâ??s 10 upcard. How you play this hand depends upon the composition of the cards that make up your 16 and the playing rules. Here are some examples of different hands that total 16, and how you...
Casino Knowledge: Q & A with John G.
Q. I play basic strategy blackjack, but I donâ??t count cards. Iâ??m curious about team play. I heard about the MIT guys playing as a team. How does that work? They canâ??t help out each other at the table, can they? Where is there any extra advantage in playing as a...