Sure Fire Ways to Beat Blackjack

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 Greg Jensen

The game of blackjack is one of odds and math with no sure ways of earning a winning hand with every draw. If there was a surefire way to beat the dealer, Las Vegas would be bankrupt in only a short time. The player can learn some tips and tricks to learn the game and win a few hands from the dealer.

It should be stated right off the bat that the goal of the game should not be to hit a 21. That is the best outcome, though aiming for 21 is the best way to bust. You have to beat the dealer. As long as you beat the dealer, you are a winner. And if you happen to beat the dealer and also have 21, then you are even a luckier winner. These tips are helpful when trying to beat the dealer, not for obtaining 21.

Beat the dealer. If the dealer busts, you win. Almost all tables will contain the rule that the dealer must hit on soft 17. This is a vital piece of knowledge, since you can deduct that no matter what the dealer has for his face down card, if his face up card is six or lower he will be forced to take a third card.

When the dealer is holding a 10 or a face card as the bottom card and a 6, 5, or 4 as the top card, they will be forced to hit the hand. This hand value is more likely to end in a bust for the dealer since every number from 7 and higher will bust the total allowed of 21. When all cards are taken into account, there is a 45% chance the dealer will have to draw a card that will not bust the hand and a 30% chance that no second card will need to be drawn.

When the dealer is holding a 7, 8, 9, 10, or face card you will be able to deduce what the hidden card value may be. If the dealer takes a card, the total must be a soft 17 or lower. IF the dealer does not take a card, they certainly have a hard 17 or greater. When the dealer does not take a card and you are showing a 15 or greater, a fold is the best choice. If you have a 14 or less, hit the hand.

If the dealer is showing a two or a three, Blackjack rules force him to take at least one more card. In this case he has a better chance of hitting 18 through 21, though not higher than 50%. But he only has a 30% chance to bust and a 20% chance of needing drawing 2 cards. In this instance it is again in your best interest to hit on 15 or below.

The only surefire way to win at the game of Blackjack is to quit while ahead. The more greedy the player is the more apt they will be to walk away a loser, rather than a winner. The more you push the hand the better the chances that the house will take back the winnings from the player.

If you sit at the table getting greedy and hoping to win more and more; you are bound to end up dissapointed. A greedy player is one that will go off hunches and feelings. Blackjack is about odds and math, and very simple math at that.

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