How to Win at

Blackjack

The Basic Blackjack Rules The aim of Blackjack is to get as close as possible to 21

without exceeding 21 and going ‘Bust’ In Blackjack, each player in the game is competing

against the dealer, rather than each other

At the start of a Blackjack game, two cards are dealt face down to each player. The dealer however, receives one card face up

Whilst you cannot have any influence over the cards

that you receive, you can use the knowledge of your cards and the dealers up turned card to help you make decisions on the actions that you are going to take in the game to improve your chances of winning

Winning in Blackjack Blackjack is, all in all, a game of probability.

However, there are a limited number of outcomes, making it possible to learn a mathematically based formula that can improve your odds

Basing your decisions on impulse may bring occasional success, but applying logic is a great way to improve your chances of winning

A computer generated formula, which has been extensively tried and tested, is available to every Blackjack player

Known as the ‘Basic Strategy’ this formula can be

learnt, practiced and applied to any game of Blackjack. Invest time and effort into learning this Basic Strategy and improve your odds in the game of Blackjack

The Basic Blackjack StrategyThe Basic Strategy

This Basic Strategy is based on the cards you are holding in your hand and the dealers upturned card. You can read much more detail on this strategy online, but the essential part to learn is this:

Your card total ActionLess than 8 Hit9 Double if dealer has 3, 4, 5 or 6, otherwise Hit10 Double if dealer has any number between 2 & 9, otherwise Hit11 Double if dealer has any number between 2 & 10, otherwise Hit12 Stand if dealer has 4,5 or 6, otherwise Hit13-16 Stand if dealer has 2,3,4,5 or 6, otherwise Hit17 – 21 Stand

The Basic Blackjack Strategy If you decide to use this Basic Strategy formula, you will

need to learn it until it becomes an automatic process for you

This is considered the best way to feel the thrill of winning the game. Even if you have had a few unlucky rounds, stick with the strategy for more wins in the long term

Bear in mind that this Basic Strategy will not enable you to win every game, but it will improve your chances. It can also give you greater confidence when you enter the casino, as you are not simply relying on luck

The Basic strategy can be used in online casinos and actual

casinos. Once you have mastered the approach, you will notice other players applying the technique too

Blackjack Insurance

Another option that you have when playing Blackjack is Insurance

This comes into play if the dealers first card is an Ace.

At this point, all the players will be given the option of an Insurance bet, in which you bet on the dealer getting a Blackjack hand

If your original bet was £10, you may choose to add an additional £5 insurance bet and if the dealer does have Blackjack, you win £10 back, saving yourself from losing your original bet

Unless you are holding a Blackjack hand, the

Insurance bet is advisable, as it will increase your odds

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