You’ve probably read, or seen the film of, ‘21’ – about the MIT students who took Vegas casinos by storm and won millions playing blackjack. If so, I bet you’ve dreamt, many times, of emulating their success.
The good news is, with blackjack, it’s possible for anyone with a half decent memory, and the ability to count to twelve, to do fairly well. You can count, right?
In all seriousness, it takes a while to master blackjack, but there are some basic rules that will help you to enjoy more success, and as you continue to practice, you can add more considerations into your system, until you build up to something that has a good chance of beating the house - every blackjack player’s dream.
It’s best to start out by playing at an online casino, and only try your system in a Vegas casino, or that posh casino hotel you like to stay at, when you are confident, and can play fairly intuitively. The noise of the slot machines, calls from other tables, and general bustling atmosphere can be very distracting, and when you are concentrating on cards and probabilities as a beginner, the fewer distractions the better.
Remember, also, that dealers are supposed to keep you having fun, but also encourage you to spend. While a dealer will often offer advice to new players, and try to befriend them, don’t let dealers sway your decisions. They won’t lie to you, but they don’t have your best interests at heart either. A good dealer could encourage you to sway from a boring, but possibly successful style of play.
Also, remember that rules sometimes differ in different casinos – the house may win ties, or the dealer may be required to hit up to a certain value in some casinos. Understanding these rules can make a big difference to your success, so check the casino web site before playing online, and check the rules before sitting down at the table on your night out. It could be the difference between going home a winner, or leaving the table feeling very disappointed.
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