Free Online Resources for Blackjack Player
Perfect Pairs refers to a wager in which the first two cards dealt to a hand will be a pair of the same value; for example, a pair of twos, threes, fours, etc. Odds are paid depending on whether the two matching cards are also of the same suit, same color, or are of mixed colors. If the two cards do not form a pair, then the Perfect Pairs wager loses. Continue reading “Perfect Pairs Blackjack”
Blackjack Switch is a casino game which was invented by Geoff Hall and was later patented in 2009. It is a blackjack variant where two hands, rather than one, are dealt to each playing position. It allows the player to trade cards between two hands, which is otherwise considered a classic cheating maneuver in standard card games. Continue reading “Blackjack Switch”
The ultimate goal in blackjack is making the best decision on your hand so as to get your 21 or get closer to 21 than the dealer. To do this, decisions must be made on every card. The questions here as a player are whether to hit, stand, double down, split, when to take insurance and when to surrender. Using the chart below, you are one step to becoming a major pro on getting that 21.
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For a player to be able to beat the dealer and the house edge, he or she must master the art of counting cards. It is not a complicated activity but it needs a lot of keenness and accuracy. Blackjack counting is based on basic strategy since it determines how every card is played. Continue reading “Blackjack counter”
The odds involved in blackjack are whether a player will bust or win his bet. You need to first understand, what hands favor a dealer or the house, a phenomenon known as house edge. This amount is calculated by multiplying the total bets by the amount the casino keeps.The casino always has an advantage over the player because one of the dealer’s cards is facedown and the players have to guess what the value if the card is. Continue reading “Blackjack odds”
The number of people who play Blackjack especially in America is larger than that of Russian roulette and baccarat combined. The notion that Blackjack is a difficult game to play has with time been dealt away with. Continue reading “Important Blackjack Tips”
Two entirely different blackjack variants are known as Pontoon and this can be confusing for players. One can be played at Internet casinos on a number of software including Realtime Gaming, Playtech, Microgaming, Cryptologic and Galewind Software. The other, following the initial rise of its popularity being in England, derives it names from being a British version of the common Blackjack card game. Continue reading “Pontoon Blackjack”
Blackjack card counting is the stuff of legend because skilled players have used this practice to make thousands or even millions of dollars. The MIT Blackjack Team even made a profitable multi-million dollar business out of card counting! Obviously it’s hard to replicate this type of success, but that’s not to say it is impossible for you to be a good card counter. If you’re interested in taking up the practice, here are some tips that will help you get started. Continue reading “Blackjack Card Counting Tips”
Many of you have probably heard the saying, “Cheaters never prosper.” But there are plenty of blackjack players who are willing to test this thought with various blackjack cheating methods. Most blackjack cheats involve slight of hand tricks, and if your hand isn’t slight enough, you can end up in jail. That’s why the BlackjackLife staff doesn’t recommend blackjack cheating to players. But if you’re still interested, here is a quick look at some of the most common blackjack cheats. Continue reading “Blackjack Cheats”
One driving force behind the popularity of online blackjack is that many sites are generous with bonuses. In fact, some players are able to beat the house edge when they combine skilled play with blackjack bonuses. Of course, not every player will achieve this feat because they don’t put much effort into taking advantage of these rewards. But seeing as how you can lose out on a lot of money by not going after blackjack bonuses, it’s definitely worth discussing what you should be looking for here. Continue reading “Taking Advantage of Online Blackjack Bonuses”
One of the lesser known skills among blackjack players involves recognizing dealer tells and exploiting them. Now this might sound strange because blackjack isn’t like poker where you’re trying to judge the strength of an opponent’s hand before making moves of your own. Instead, you make decisions based on your score total versus the dealer’s upcard. But with the blackjack dealer tells concept, you look for subtle gestures and cues as to what the dealer’s hole card is. Now that we’ve covered the introduction on this subject, here are some more things you need to know. Continue reading “Blackjack Dealer Tells”
One exciting adaption to the game of blackjack was in 1978, when Las Vegas’ Sahara Casino began running blackjack tournaments. Rather than pitting players against the house, blackjack tournaments start players off with equal chip amounts, and pay out prizes to the top chip earners. If you’re interested in playing some blackjack tournaments in the future, or you already play them, here’s a look at some strategy for these games. Continue reading “Blackjack Tournament Strategy”
Even those who barely know anything about blackjack strategy are familiar with the fact that skilled players stand a much better chance to win in the game. And it’s for this reason why people study basic blackjack strategy so that they can reduce the house edge considerably. In fact, you can lower the blackjack house edge down to 0.5% by using perfect basic strategy. With this being said, here is a look at some of the things you need to keep in mind with blackjack strategy. Continue reading “Basic Blackjack Strategy”
These days, it seems like regular online blackjack is being replaced in popularity by live dealer casino blackjack. With live dealer blackjack games, you have beautiful women dealing you the cards, and you get to interact with other players too. Essentially, this is the closest you’ll ever come to getting the live casino experience in your living room, which is more than alright with many people. Continue reading “Live Dealer Casino Blackjack Card Counting – Does it work?”
In their pursuit of learning perfect blackjack strategy, some players often neglect to cover bankroll management. But just like with any other casino game, blackjack bankroll management is extremely important, and something that players should definitely study extensively. With this being said, let’s look over some of the main things that players need to know in regards to blackjack bankroll management. Continue reading “Blackjack Bankroll Management”
One of the biggest things that beginning blackjack players should know is that blackjack rules aren’t always the same in every casino. And this is the case even if you’re playing the exact same game of ’21’ in different casinos. The main reason why casinos change rules is to increase their house edge over the player. With this being the case, it’s really important that you understand how the different rule changes can alter your chances of winning. The following will show the main rules that are changed, and keep in mind that you may find none or all of these rule changes in effect. Continue reading “Blackjack Rule Differences – How They affect the House Edge”
Jackpots and big payouts have a special allure in the casino world because they give players the opportunity to earn big money instantly. Of course, with the chance to win big payouts also comes a high house edge, which is certainly the case with the blackjack perfect pairs game. This being said, let’s further dissect the blackjack perfect pairs bet, and examine why it isn’t a very good wager to make. Continue reading “Blackjack Perfect Pairs: A Non-Perfect Bet”
When it comes to using questionable tactics to win in blackjack, much of the attention has often been put on the players, who’ve used everything from chip placing to cards in their sleeve to cheat the house. Even card counting is sometimes construed as cheating by novice blackjack players (though it’s not). Continue reading “Casino Tricks used on Blackjack Players”
One concept that’s really increased in popularity over the past few years is the blackjack party pit. Just like the name suggests, blackjack party pits feature a fun and festive atmosphere where music is blaring, beautiful women are dealing the cards, and more women are in the background dancing. The basic idea behind blackjack party pits is pure enjoyment, which is definitely alluring to the average player. However, you also have to be cautious when playing at these tables, and we’ll explain why below. Continue reading “Blackjack Party Pits – How the House Edge Increases”
Single deck blackjack has often been looked at as the holy grail of the game because it offers players the best chance to win profits. In fact, the house edge is just 0.15% when players stick to blackjack games with a single deck. With this being the case, you’d think that single deck blackjack is the greatest thing ever. However, there are actually some disadvantages to the subject as well, which is covered below along with single deck blackjack advantages. Continue reading “Single Deck Blackjack Advantages and Disadvantages”
When some people think of crowded blackjack tables, they cringe because they don’t want to deal with a loud and boisterous atmosphere while trying to play the game. But even if you don’t like being around a bunch of people while playing blackjack, there are still some advantages you should consider first before refusing to sit down at a table with six other players. That being said, here’s a quick look at those benefits. Continue reading “Advantages of playing at Crowded Blackjack Tables”
With several difficult choices available in every hand, blackjack is not the easiest game in terms of strategy. And don’t even get us started on blackjack card counting! Fortunately, blackjack strategy can be simplified quite easily if you concentrate on a few basic tips to start with. This being said, here is a quick look at some basic blackjack tips that will help you play well right away. Continue reading “Basic Blackjack Tips”
Few casino games involve the amount of strategy that blackjack does, and it’s important to make as many correct moves as possible to lower the house edge. Of course, it’s virtually impossible to play the game correctly when you subscribe to all of the blackjack myths out there. After all, many blackjack myths revolve around poor strategy moves, and this can cost you a lot of money. So in order to avoid these problems, it’s important to identify the myths and avoid them. Continue reading “Blackjack Myths destroy your Bankroll”
Movies and TV shows often depict blackjack card counting as this glamorous activity that people can quickly learn, and use to win huge sums of money from casinos. But the reality is that card counting is much harder than what the general public is shown through movies. This being said, let’s take a quick look at just how realistic being a successful card counter is. Continue reading “How Realistic is Blackjack Card Counting?”
One seemingly good bet to beginning blackjack players is taking insurance. And a major reason why beginning players are fooled into thinking insurance is a good idea is because dealers ask players beforehand if they want insurance when the opportunity arises. However, this is a very poor wager, and we’ll get into the specifics of why after explaining more about this bet. Continue reading “Blackjack Insurance – A Bad Bet”
There are numerous stories and legends about blackjack card counters who’ve experienced major success in land-based casinos. This being the case, some online blackjack players wonder if it’s possible for them to duplicate these feats in the online version of the game. After all, if you can sit at home and make thousands of dollars playing a casino game, it would definitely be worth a try. In addition to this, there is no casino staff to throw you out at an online casino site if you’re a successful counter. Keeping this in mind, let’s look at if online blackjack card counting is possible. Continue reading “Online Blackjack Card Counting – Is It Possible?”