Blackjack is one of those card games that you can learn to play and then improve at. The house still tends to win as that’s the way casinos and gaming sites turn in a profit. However, here we will look at five strategies to beat the house when playing blackjack. There are plenty of places to play blackjack online so head to Fanduel to find out more.
Reduce The House’s Advantage
The house tends to always have the advantage, that’s why more people will lose bets than win them. However, in blackjack, you can reduce the house’s advantage. It is known that the dealer will have an advantage as the player has to act first while the hole card (the card that is face down) is unknown. As the player, you will also know that as soon as you go over 21 you are bust.
The way to mitigate and reduce the house’s advantage is to know how to affect your chances of winning. They depend wholly on how you react to the fall of the cards and those of other players. Try to predict what the next card will be and react to that notion.
Be Consistent
It can be tempting to switch from one strategy to the next but that can get confusing while playing blackjack. It is hard enough to keep a running count (more on that later) than working out what your next strategy should be. Stick to one strategy and be consistent with it as you know you will be true to yourself. The house always has an advantage if you chop and change your strategy so it is best to wear them down.
In every average game, it helps to remain consistent. If you do want to raise your bets, do it consistently with the same amount. Even a single dollar each time is enough to remain inconspicuous.
Remember that throwing down large amounts of money is only going to gain attention. Blackjack is still a game based on probability so bet low following a loss and raise your bet while the odds look to be favorable.
Raise Your Bets And Adjust Your Betting At Key Moments
As well as remaining consistent with your strategy, it does help to adjust your betting at key moments. Putting your strategy into practice could mean raising your bet as the count is high in the positive integers and in your favor. Try to look inconspicuous and try talking to the other players or even the dealer so few tend to notice your strategy.
Quit while you are ahead too as sitting at the table while you continue to win only raises suspicions. Just keep raising your bet by tiny, seemingly insignificant amounts when you see the opportunity. Also, seize the opportunity to lower any bet to lower the loss.
Keep A Running Count
You can actually practice this strategy before heading to the casino floor. Grab a single deck of cards and turn each card over then add up the values as you turn them over. With a two, an ace, and a five, you have a total value of one.
Keep this going until you reach the end of the deck and your running count should be equal to zero. This is a strategy you can get better and better with as you can simply practice it quicker and quicker. Remember that the true count of the card will be the running count divided by the total number of remaining decks. If you know how many decks of cards are being used then you can work out how much of an advantage you have.
This strategy tends to only work when you know how many decks are in use. For instance, a running count of five divided by two decks will leave a true count of 2.5. However, with six decks in current play, the true count is reduced significantly.
Set A Spending Limit
As with plenty of gambling experiences, you should learn to quit while you are ahead. Certainly, while you are beating the house while playing blackjack. Set your spending limit and stick to it so you know how much you are willing to play and then part with. Play for the fun of the game and you may end up beating the house but stay with your decision.
Even if you find yourself on a losing streak, it is best not to chase the money. You will thank yourself later that you did not spend more than you can actually afford and the house will not have beaten you.
Summary
As far as games of chance go, blackjack is a firm favorite to play online or in a casino. It also helps if you can pay attention to numbers and work them out in your head. By having a strategy and remaining consistent with it, you can eventually beat the house. However you decide to play, do so responsibly and set a spending limit so you know when it is time to step away from the game.
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