Will I tell you everything the strategy books do not teach you about Blackjack with such a clickbait title?
Not so much. But I will tell you what to avoid during your game and when to run away (this is very important). Perhaps you’ve seen movies like ’21’ where counting cards can make you millions, and getting your teeth knocked out is the norm.
Don’t even try counting cards online, as you’re likelier to go broke than win big if you do because of the differences between Live Casino and RNG. There is more time in Live Casino blackjack, which can benefit you, as you can play more slowly. Still, on the other hand, other players can cost you a win if they make stupid calls like splitting 10s or hitting on a hard 20.
RNG gameplay tends to be much faster, as you play solo vs. the computer, so you can only cost yourself money with your decisions. Still, with the quicker gameplay, the shoe is cold, and you could be in for a world of pain and bust town.
Be wise with your doubles. Doubling an 11 vs any cards is a good investment if you have the balance. 10s and 9s are more risky doubles, but if you’re facing a dealer’s face card up between 2 and 7, the odds are in your favour.
The same can be said with splitting. You can split most cards ( You can only split card pairs, ie 9 9, for example) if you’re facing 2-6. Remember that you’re doubling your bet when you split and turn 1 hand into 2.
Most casinos will only let you take 1 card per ace if you split aces, and if you split 20, you deserve to lose for your greed if the dealer beats you, as the odds were in your favour with 20.
However, that being said, always be cautious of doubling or splitting against a 2, as 2’s can be anything they want to be and anything below 10 as the dealer’s face-down card or hit card is a scary few seconds and can create 5|6 card 21s.
Side bets can also be a great way to make money based on your two cards and the dealers making a 3 of a kind combination or your two cards making a pair. Just be aware of the payouts and the odds for each outcome, as side bets can make you a tidy sum of money but eat your balance over time if they go on a cold run.
But the most critical part of Blackjack is cutting your losses if on a bad or if you’re on a hot run and the shoe suddenly goes cold. Try not to tilt if you’re losing; if you’re up, stay up and cash out.
To summarise the various strategies and tips for playing Blackjack. I advise against counting cards online and highlight the differences between Live Casino and RNG gameplay. The importance of making wise decisions when doubling and splitting is emphasised, with specific recommendations for certain card combinations. It also highlights the need to cut losses and avoid tilting when playing Blackjack.
