Tip 1

Learn and practice blackjack basic strategy to the extent of memorizing it and use it in every game, no matter what your gut feeling is.

Tip 2

Don’t fall a prey to the temptation of insurance. It is a sucker bet and increases house advantage by 5.8-7.5%

Tip 3

Aim to touch 17, the magical blackjack figure and then hit.

Tip 4

Always double on 11 against the dealer’s 10. Statistically, this is a better move. Indeed, the dealer got a strong hand but your hand is still better.

Splitting

Tip 5

The economic boom in post-war US brought streams of money to the game. And till date very few games match its liquidity potential.

Tip 6

Got 8s! Split. A hard 16 is a bad hand.

Tip 7

Got 9s against a 9! Split. Blunt the dealer’s statistical edge by splitting your strong 18.

Tip 8

Got 9s against a 6! Split. Capitalize on your strong 18 by splitting it into two hands.

Tip 9

Got 4s against a 6! Split. Split if doubling after splitting is allowed. Depends on the casino.

Tip 10

Always split 7's against a dealer's 7 or when it is lower than 7.

Tip 11

Always split 2's or 3's against a 4, 5, or 6.

Tip 12

Got 10s! Don’t Split. Don’t give in to the temptation. This is one of the best blackjack hands. Keep it as it is.

Tip 13

Got 5s! Don’t Split. Having an opening hand of 10 is always better than 5s. Don’t split.

Tip 14

Always stand on hard 17 or higher.

Tip 15

Use your mind, not heart. There is no place for emotion, even in the best casinos.

Tip 16

The following rules are favorable for the players. Have a look at them:

• Single deck game.
• Surrender, both early and late.
• Double down allowed on any two cards.
• Double down allowed after splitting pairs.
• Multiple pair splitting allowed.
• Re-splitting aces allowed.
• Dealer stands on a soft 17.
• Deep deck penetration.

Tip 17

Stand on a 12 if the dealer’s card is 4, 5, or 6.

Tip 18

Stand on 13 through 16, if dealer’s face-up card is 6 or lower.

Tip 19

Choose the table carefully. Don’t play with drunkards and novices. They distract and stifle the speed of this casino game.

Tip 20

Don’t aspire for 21. Go as close to 21 as you can but don’t bet for perfect 21. Even the best blackjack player never goes for 21.

Tip 21

The following chart summarizes the best blackjack tips, and so keep this handy. It will function as the best blackjack guide for you:

Your Hand

Dealer’s Hand

Action to take

8 and under

Doesn’t matter

Always Hit

9

3, 4, 5, or 6

Double down

9

2 or 7 and above

Hit

10

2 through 9

Double down

10

10 or ace

Hit

11

2 through 10

Double Down

11

Ace

Hit

12

2, 3, or 7 and above

Hit

12

4 through 6

Stand

13 through 16

7 and above

Hit

13 through 16

2 through 6

Stand

17 through 21

Doesn’t Matter

Always Stand

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