Blackjack Archive

Blackjack players who seek greater refinement in their approach to card counting than made possible by the basic “Hi-Lo Count” may wish to delve into “Omega II”, a two-level system developed by Bryce Carlson and first introduced in his book “Blackjack for Blood” (2001). When correctly applied, it is claimed to provide a betting...

Among the many card counting strategies developed for playing blackjack, the so-called Hi-Lo Count or High/Low System is one of the oldest and probably the most commonly used. It is easy to learn and, if properly applied, can give the player a significant advantage in wagering against the House Edge, which changes from deal...

Card counting provides a method of keeping track of cards that have been played, identifying how “rich” or “poor” decks are and how that affects the odds. Card counters are thus able to know when the cards remaining in the deck favor the player, and a number of popular counting strategies have been developed...

In 1962, mathematics Professor Edward O. Thorp published his seminal treatise on winning Blackjack called “Beat the Dealer”. By 1966, the paperback edition was released by Vintage Books and it went on to sell over 700,000 copies, reaching both the New York Times and the Time Magazine bestsellers lists. It has been widely acclaimed...

Today, Blackjack strategy charts can be invaluable aids to players in achieving top performance at the table. But the key to successful use of these charts is to know the proper mechanics, as expressed in the guidelines below....

Blackjack is a card game for two or more participants, one of them being the dealer, also known as the bank or house, whom the player(s) will try to beat. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and begins with each player making an initial wager. Those who make bets...

For those who take gaming seriously, the new Las Vegas party pits and costumed "dealertainers" of the Strip are side shows to be avoided. “Real” gambling still exists for those who know where to look for it and, not surprisingly, many of the best games in town are located along and around Fremont Street...

The following strategy for Spanish 21 is a basic one, but if followed precisely, will deliver the 99.58% RTP promised above. ...

What continues to draw so many players to Spanish 21 – those with a proper gambling education – is the host of player-friendly rules enforced to make up for the inevitable reduction in player blackjacks. We'll talk about these and other rules of the game below, followed by bonus payouts, strategic advice,...

Now days, the basic rules of blackjack do not waver. There may be subtle differences from one table to the next, like the number of decks in use, which hands a player can double on, or how many splits are allowed, but the objective remains the same....