A Brief Guide To Blackjack

[imtheone]

The release of the film, 21, shows how popular blackjack is. What makes it even more special is the fact that this film is based on a true story. One cannot just imagine why students from respected universities would spend time and effort in card counting and other related strategies just to beat the house. Indeed, there is something very special in the game that players cannot resist.

 

Blackjack the early beginnings

 

No records have been found that will explain how blackjack started. The only thing that is certain is that it originated from France and shares certain similarities with Vingt En Un. Both games aim to get a score of 21. However, in Vingt En Un, only the dealer can make a double. In addition, if the dealer gets a natural, he will receive a triple play from other players.

 

Playing blackjack

 

To win in blackjack, players should get a score of 21 or at least close to it. To avoid confusion, one must always remember that face cards have no value at all. Players should not get too excited if for example, they get two (2) kings for that would yield nothing. Unless a player gets an ace, then that could make a big difference in the game.

 

The Ace

 

Ace in blackjack can be a double-edged sword. This is because it can take two values. It can take a value of 11 or 1. Now under different circumstances, it can help the player win or bust. For example, a player who gets an ace and 7—the ace can take the value of 11, thus giving the player a total of 18, which is already considered as a strong hand in the game. However, in instances wherein a player holding a 2 and 9 asked for a hit and gets an ace, the ace can only take a value of 1. This is because 2 and 9 already yield a score of 11. If the ace takes a value of 11, the player gets a bust since the total value of the cards exceeds 21.

 

21 and a natural

 

A 21 cannot surpass a natural hand. So what does this means? A natural hand is achieved if the player gets a total value of 21 in two (2) cards. However, a player that gets a value of 21 via making a hit, is not considered as a natural hand.

 

With the fun and excitement characterized in this game, it is no wonder why this is too popular.

[Luciana]

Yeah, yeah, yeahssss!! This is what I need!! I love BJ <3

 

Thanks a million imtheone, you're our member of a day!!

[anurag]

The info you had given about blackjack is good.

[atlantisgold03]

I am a newbie in this game.These tips helped me a lot.Thanks for sharing........

[gambling143]

This is the game which doen's need much guidence and strategy, just come to slots and play blackjack games.

 

By the way it was nice information, i will keep in my mind in further playing games..

[sahabdk]

nice...  thanks a ton 

[Irine]

I learned blackjack couple of months ago........ now i clearly understand how to play the blackjack more better THANKS  

[gambler140]

I started off my casino career as a blackjack dealer. Over a 10yr period I worked at the Darwin, Canberra and Adelaide casinos mostly as an inspector. Blackjack, roulette and baccarat were my major games (so I was known as 3 handed) because poker was downgraded to being only a minor game (since then I think it has been re-upgraded to being major now). 

Blackjack pretty much has only one real strategy that gives the punter the highest mathematical advantage of winning, which is around 48.4% compared to the houses 51.6% (this can vary by a couple of percent depending on each casino's slight variation of the blackjack rules, ie: whether the dealer stands or draws on a soft 17 or how many times pairs can be split etc.).

It's called "Basic Strategy" and is a set of rules you play to that don't change. I'm too tired to go into this strategy in detail right now, but it's very widely known and used by 95% of regular blackjack punters. I suggest to google "BJ basic stategy". 

[ValDes]

I started off my casino career as a blackjack dealer. Over a 10yr period I worked at the Darwin, Canberra and Adelaide casinos mostly as an inspector. Blackjack, roulette and baccarat were my major games (so I was known as 3 handed) because poker was downgraded to being only a minor game (since then I think it has been re-upgraded to being major now). 

Blackjack pretty much has only one real strategy that gives the punter the highest mathematical advantage of winning, which is around 48.4% compared to the houses 51.6% (this can vary by a couple of percent depending on each casino's slight variation of the blackjack rules, ie: whether the dealer stands or draws on a soft 17 or how many times pairs can be split etc.).

It's called "Basic Strategy" and is a set of rules you play to that don't change. I'm too tired to go into this strategy in detail right now, but it's very widely known and used by 95% of regular blackjack punters. I suggest to google "BJ basic stategy". 

 

Great to know we have an industry man here! By the way, it would be just awesome if you can share some of your precious experience across the forum, would be much appreciated.

[Toiletseat]

I started off my casino career as a blackjack dealer. Over a 10yr period I worked at the Darwin, Canberra and Adelaide casinos mostly as an inspector. Blackjack, roulette and baccarat were my major games (so I was known as 3 handed) because poker was downgraded to being only a minor game (since then I think it has been re-upgraded to being major now). 

Blackjack pretty much has only one real strategy that gives the punter the highest mathematical advantage of winning, which is around 48.4% compared to the houses 51.6% (this can vary by a couple of percent depending on each casino's slight variation of the blackjack rules, ie: whether the dealer stands or draws on a soft 17 or how many times pairs can be split etc.).

It's called "Basic Strategy" and is a set of rules you play to that don't change. I'm too tired to go into this strategy in detail right now, but it's very widely known and used by 95% of regular blackjack punters. I suggest to google "BJ basic stategy". 

Like ValDes I am very eager to hear more from you. I've lots of questions for you

[gambler140]

Yeh, sorry guys, I forgot I even commented in this thread. Haven't been online much lately, been busy renovating the house. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding blackjack, baccarat or roulette (Australian version ie: American wheel on a European layout, no double zero).. 

Just so everyone's on the same page, there's no such thing as a winning system for the punter that will change the fact that the house has the advantage on EVERY game always, (except for card counting in blackjack which slightly reverses this, but will get you either barred or your action severely restricted in all Australian casinos. 

That said, when I punt, I have my own sort of systems that I play to just as everyone else does

[ValDes]

Hey So glad to see you back at AG.

 

 

Yeh, sorry guys, I forgot I even commented in this thread. Haven't been online much lately, been busy renovating the house. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding blackjack, baccarat or roulette (Australian version ie: American wheel on a European layout, no double zero).. 

Just so everyone's on the same page, there's no such thing as a winning system for the punter that will change the fact that the house has the advantage on EVERY game always, (except for card counting in blackjack which slightly reverses this, but will get you either barred or your action severely restricted in all Australian casinos. 

That said, when I punt, I have my own sort of systems that I play to just as everyone else does

 

Totally agree!

[paulexpert]

Thank you for the information but can i ask questions? 

What is the Online "CASINO" that offered a nice blackjack gaming? I want to explore those kind of casino.  

[paulexpert]

please message me if you have your best blackjack casino!

[Luciana]

I tried BJ at 888 Casino Free play mode But, some free money bonus popped up while I was playing.. so, this casino is my recommendation  My friend also recommends them for poker!

[chinomoreno]

I hope you don't mind me sharing a little something about Blackjack since you wasn't able to discuss this

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Edited August 11, 2014 by ValDes
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[ValDes]

I hope you don't mind me sharing a little something about Blackjack since you wasn't able to discuss this

 

Feel free to post the guide here, without any casino names mentioned inside, of course.

[chinomoreno]

Feel free to post the guide here, without any casino names mentioned inside, of course.

 

It is actually a presentation..

[ValDes]

It is actually a presentation..

 

Whatever...