Hand signals in blackjack
In blackjack, different hand signals are used to convey the cards a player wants to play to the dealer and verbal instructions are not considered to be in good etiquettes and learning the correct signals is as important the rules of the game. The signals vary according to the number of decks the game is [...]

Card counting in blackjack
There are many card counting systems like KO count, Hi-Lo count, Hi-Opt I count and Hi-Opt II count. Most systems start with a value of 0 at the start of the game. With every card that is dealt, the values will fluctuate. A player has to keep a track of all the cards dealt even [...]

blackjack II, electric boogaloo
I got a cheap blackjack II, and I’m happy with it for the most part. However, I’m having trouble finding a headset/hands free set up for my car… I’m trying to avoid a bluetooth for price concerns and also, well – I find them dorky. I’d prefer a headset that sits around the ear like these or these. I cant seem to find one for the blackjack II, and opted for an earbud. The earbud suuucks, and doesnt seem to actually stay in my ear. The problem seems to be the jack that plugs into the phone is weird (see link for photo). Does anyone have a blackjack II and have a good headset? I’ve tried lots of googling, but to no avail. I’ll break down and buy a bluetooth if I have to, but for the small amount of time that I’d use the headset in my car (cali law) it just doesnt seem to make sense.

Effects of the Rule Variations in Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular table game in casinos that can be beaten by players who uses card counting and basic strategy perfectly. Casinos countered this phenomenon by changing some rules in blackjack to increase the house edge.

Enjoying Blackjack in an online casino
Playing blackjack on a live casino or online casino is a good experience. It follows the same rules but the only difference is that you can play in the privacy of your own home. You should also remember some techniques about the game because it can help you a lot in the game.

Blackjack Hopefuls: What you need to know
Are you one of the thousands of people who want to win a lot of money with blackjack? If you are holding onto this hope, good for you.

Costs & Benefits of Toking
Some blackjack players disagree with me; they think they get value for their tokes. See, for example, Ian Andersen’s Turning the Tables on Las Vegas.

Online Blackjack: Play for Fun, Play for Keeps
There are two kinds of people who play online blackjack: those who play for fun, and those who play for keeps. And of course, there are those who fit into both of these categories.

What should my bankroll be?
How much money would it take to deal blackjack for a night? I’ve been asked if I want to deal and be “the house” at blackjack at a party. Assuming a $5 max bet for the first few hours and a $10 max bet for the last couple, what’s a reasonable estimate for the amount of money I should have in order to cover winnings? I don’t expect to have a full table the whole time, probably full every once in a while and empty others. If it’s easier to estimate we can just assume two players the whole time.

Blackjack Strategies – Penetration
When you play blackjack , penetration, or how far down into the pack the dealer goes before shuffling, is extremely important. I always knew it was important, but I learned from the mass of simulations I have done …

Best Blackjack Game & Double Exposure
Simulation results indicate that there are vital differences in what your time is worth for different playing conditions. Penetration is important. The rules are important.

Let your Blackjack Knowledge Takeover
When playing a hand of blackjack, your chances of winning increase if you know what you are doing. Some players only have minimal knowledge of the game whereas others are much more advanced.

Want to increase your odds of winning in blackjack, whether you’re playing at a casino or from the comfort of your home? Here are a few simple rules collected from the advice given by online players. Paying attention to just a few things will help you reduce the houses edge and improve your chances of going away with a little bit of money. No gambling tip will ever be a sure thing, but if you know what you’re doing, there are some pitfalls you can avoid.

If you have a nine or lower, it’s time to hit. A ten or eleven means you should double down, as long as your cards add up to more than the up card the dealer is showing. If that’s not the case, hit. If you have twelve through sixteen, hit if the dealers card is seven or higher. Otherwise, just stand. Stand on seventeen or higher, too. These are most likely to get you the best results in ordinary blackjack.

If you’re playing with soft hands, things get a little different. What’s a soft hand? When you can use an ace as an eleven instead of a one, that’s what’s going on. A soft sixteen, for instance, would be an ace and a six. If you have numbers between thirteen and eighteen in this playing style, double down if the dealer has five or six as an up card. Seventeen or lower should be a hit, and eighteen should be a hit if the dealers card is six or lower. If the dealer has seven or more, stand. Stand when your cards add up to seventeen or higher as well. When it comes to pairs, there are a few rules as well. Never split tens, fours, or fives, but always split aces and eights, as well as all other pairs if the dealer has an up card of six or less.

That’s just some basic blackjack strategy. However, there are a few other things to remember, too. Check out players and tables to find a fun, fast paced playing environment that offers minimal interruption and interference. If you’re playing in person, avoid drunk players. If you’re online or at a casino, slow players are also an issue.

Don’t take insurance unless you’re an experienced card counter, and manage your bankroll carefully to get the most fun for the amount of money you have. Don’t sit down at any table where the bet size is more than a twentieth of your bankroll. Your risk is lessened and you’ll keep your money longer. This applies to lots of other games, too. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect, including the dealer, and make sure to have fun!

blackjack II, electric boogaloo
I got a cheap blackjack II, and I’m happy with it for the most part. However, I’m having trouble finding a headset/hands free set up for my car… I’m trying to avoid a bluetooth for price concerns and also, well – I find them dorky. I’d prefer a headset that sits around the ear like these or these. I cant seem to find one for the blackjack II, and opted for an earbud. The earbud suuucks, and doesnt seem to actually stay in my ear. The problem seems to be the jack that plugs into the phone is weird (see link for photo). Does anyone have a blackjack II and have a good headset? I’ve tried lots of googling, but to no avail. I’ll break down and buy a bluetooth if I have to, but for the small amount of time that I’d use the headset in my car (cali law) it just doesnt seem to make sense.

Math and Odds and blackjack
What are the chances, in blackjack, that I will start with 15, and the dealer will be showing a 10 (or face card worth 10)? Despite the fact that my buddy thinks the odds of this are near 100%, I’ve tried to calculate the actual odds (assuming a single deck). I’ve come up with 2.62% -ish. Not really sure if I’m right. I started with all the possible hands I could have. 2652 (52 * 51) Then I figured out how many hands would give me 15. 64 hands with a 10 (or equivalent) and a 5. 64 hands with a 5 and a 10. 16 hands with a 9 and a 6. 16 hands with a 6 and a 9. 16 hands with an 8 and a 7. 16 hands with a 7 and an 8. 16 hands with an ace and a 4. 16 hands with a 4 and an ace. These fall into two groups, those that have a 10, and therefore deprive the dealer of one, and those that don’t. 128 hands have a 10. 96 hands are 15 some other way. If I have a 10, she has 15 cards left, out of 50, to get a 10. If I don’t she has 16 out of 50. So my odds of making a 15 using a 10 (or face card) are 4.8%. Her odds of then having a 10 showing are 30%. So we have a 1.44% chance of that happening. -Plus- Me making 15 some other way: 3.7%. And her having a 10 showing: 32%. Gives us 1.18% for that second scenario. So 2.62% of my having 15 and the dealer showing a 10 or face card. Two questions. Assuming a single deck, is this correct? Assuming multiple decks, what changes (if anything)? If I’m wrong, where did I go wrong? (It would help my brain to have a combination of english and math to explain where I went wrong, rather than just something like “you should have used a factorial for possible hands 52!-4!”, etc…) Thanks.

What should my bankroll be?
How much money would it take to deal blackjack for a night? I’ve been asked if I want to deal and be “the house” at blackjack at a party. Assuming a $5 max bet for the first few hours and a $10 max bet for the last couple, what’s a reasonable estimate for the amount of money I should have in order to cover winnings? I don’t expect to have a full table the whole time, probably full every once in a while and empty others. If it’s easier to estimate we can just assume two players the whole time.

Black Jack is one of the most popular casino gambling games ever invented. It is referred to by various names, 21 being the most well known. The ability of the black jack game to draw in players is legendary as it is widely believed to be the most bankable casino game in the world. The entire game involves a mixture of mind and chance. The game has its fanatics, ones who are so desperate to win money that they resort to practices like card counting. This practice is also considered an art form by many who adhere to it.

The rules of the game of blackjack are simple; the player with the higher value of cards within the number 21, wins. For this, one has to get acquainted with the individual value of the cards. Cards 2 to 10 are allotted values corresponding to their numbers. Face cards such as King, Queen and jack are worth 10 each. The Ace card is allotted 11 points, but its value can be altered to 1 if a value of 11 takes the total of the card set to over 21. Any value higher than the number 21 is termed “bust” or “too many”. In such a case, the player loses the game.

There is another condition in Blackjack named “push”, where both the player and the dealer have the same face value of cards. In such a state neither wins the hand. If the player reaches the correct value 21, say having an ace and a face card or a 10 card, he is adjudged as the automatic winner. This however is not the case if even the dealer possesses cards with the value 21, in which case it becomes a “push” state.

Although several methods are now present to beat the game, it can be accomplished only by highly skilled players and that is the reason why Black Jack still draws some of the biggest crowds in a Casino.