Blackjack is a great game, and the fact that so many people have spent a
large amount of time on pulling together strategies to help you win is
indicative of the interest in the game. We all want to be winners, and
anything which can give players an advantage when it comes to playing
blackjack should be seen as a positive thing. The only problem comes in
the fact that so many of the strategies are extremely complicated, and
quite difficult to remember off by heart. When you are sat around the
blackjack table, there can be many things to bear in mind, so it is
essential that you keep things simple. After all, blackjack is a simple
game with simple rules; don't make it any more difficult than it has to
be.
A lot of players like to utilize card counting in their attempt to be a
success at blackjack, but this can be difficult. Over time, players can
develop the knack of playing in this fashion, so it almost becomes second
nature, but this can take time. It has to be said that anything which
takes time in a casino will ultimately also cost a lot of money.
Also, given that there are no cast iron guarantees of card counting being
a success, it will improve your chances, but it won't guarantee them.
Therefore, it doesn't make sense to devote a lifetime to developing these skills.
However, if you card count focusing on the 10s and the aces, you can
gain an advantage without giving yourself too much to think about.
In saying that though, if you want to be a serious blackjack player,
there is no substitute for putting some quality study and research time.
You don't have to be a mathematical genius, but getting your head around
the different permutations is important. The thing is, many people who
don't get mathematics are able to work out odds and percentages by
putting it in terms they have an interest in. This is not something that
is likely to be added to the school curriculum anytime soon, but if you
have an interest for blackjack, spend some time working on the
strategies and likely outcomes of hands in certain situations. You may
surprise yourself at how simple it is to apply mathematical reasoning to
a game of cards!
If you are going to go down the card counting route, even the simplified
version, it is important to improve your speed. The pace of a blackjack
game can actually be quite relentless. If there are a lot of good
players around the table, reducing the time you have to card count, and
then apply your thinking to your play makes sense. Again, any player who
seriously wants to take this approach needs to work hard at this at home,
but it can be hard to replicate the intensity of a proper hand when there is
money riding on the game.
Blackjack can be fun, and with a minimal house edge, it is also a game
where there is the opportunity to win on a regular basis for any serious
blackjack player.
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