Two Deck Blackjack Strategy
July 21, 2008
To use the basic strategy look up your hand along the left vertical edge and the dealer’s up card along the top. In both cases an A stands for ace. From top to bottom are the hard totals, soft totals, and splittable hands. There are two charts depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. Key to table: H Hit S Stand D Double of allowed, otherwise hit Ds Double if allowed, otherwise stand P Split H/P Split if allowed...
Single Deck Blackjack Strategy
July 21, 2008
To use the basic strategy look up your hand along the left vertical edge and the dealer’s up card along the top. In both cases an A stands for ace. From top to bottom are the hard totals, soft totals, and splittable hands. There are two charts depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. Key to table: H Hit S Stand D Double of allowed, otherwise hit Ds Double if allowed, otherwise stand P Split H/P Split if allowed to double...
Four Deck Blackjack Strategy
July 21, 2008
To use the basic strategy look up your hand along the left vertical edge and the dealer’s up card along the top. In both cases an A stands for ace. From top to bottom are the hard totals, soft totals, and splittable hands. There are two charts depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17. Key to table: H Hit S Stand D Double of allowed, otherwise hit Ds Double if allowed, otherwise stand P Split H/P Split if allowed...
European Blackjack
July 21, 2008
The following basic strategy table is appropriate for European blackjack, at least the variation I saw played in Berlin and Hamburg. The specific rules are as follows: Six decks (this chart is also accurate for 4 or 8 decks) Dealer stands on soft 17 Player may only double on hard totals of 9-11 Player may double after a split No-peek (player loses total bet, including after doubling or splitting, if dealer has blackjack) The house edge under this rules is 0.62%.To...
Blackjack Playing Advice
July 21, 2008
The Rules Blackjack can be played with one to eight ordinary decks of cards. Cards of rank 2 through 10 are scored according to their face value. All face cards are 10 points. Aces are semi-wild and can be worth either 1 or 11 points. The highest hand in blackjack is an ace and any 10-point card and is called a blackjack. A winning blackjack pays 3:2. If both player and dealer have a blackjack the bet is a push....
Blackjack Playing Tips
July 21, 2008
Keep your emotions under control. The dealer is only the messenger of fate. Don’t take you’re losses out on him.o Always remember you can win. You didn’t bring $100 to a casino to play with and lose. If you are losing at a particular table, set a three-losses-and-you-move routine. o Focus on the dealer and his up card, not your neighbor’s cards. If other players at the table are upsetting you with their playing ...
Craps Tips
July 21, 2008
Bellying up to a crap table and joining the euphoria of this fast-paced game need not be intimidating. Armed with my past columns and these additional pointers, you are going to step up to the table with the self-assurance necessary to play this game. Granted, I am limited in allotted space, but I’m more than happy to touch on some terrific craps tips. In thirty seconds I can teach anyone how to play a simplified game of...
Roulette Rules & Odds
July 21, 2008
Introduction Roulette is one of the easiest games to play and understand in the casino. As usual the easier a game is to understand the greater the house edge, and roulette is no exception. If you are looking for a easy to understand and slow paced table game, and are willing to sacrifice on the house edge, then you may like roulette. If you want something more stimulating or with a decent return I would suggest looking...
Slots Simplified
July 21, 2008
Slots are the easiest game to play in the casino. Insert a coin, pull the handle, and then reach into your purse for more money. Unfortunately, that’s what normally happens when the house has such an enormous built-in edge. But that does not mean you cannot at least close the gap against you and throw in some fun to boot. So, below are some of my favorite slot tips to help you overcome this huge house advantage. These tips ...
Betting Systems
July 21, 2008
One of the biggest myths about gambling is that games of luck can be overcome with methods such as varying bet sizes to manipulate the odds. Depending on how the specific system works, in the long run, you will either sacrifice a few large losses for many smaller wins, or many small losses for a few larger wins. In the long run you can only lose at any game of pure luck. The more you play, regardless of what form of betting system...
