Blackjack Tips and Secrets

Blackjack game is without any doubt a skill game that demands knowledge of rules, basic strategy and even blackjack tips. The last will help you avoid most common mistakes when playing both in land and online casinos and eliminate factors that can somehow influence your odds. Below you will find the list of most common Do’s and Don’ts when playing blackjack.

Blackjack Basic Tips

Quick blackjack tips below will show you the main things you have to remember while playing the game of blackjack if you want to end up a winner. Pay attention, as some tips are good only for online casinos and vice versa. For a list of most common tips for land casino players, take a look at our article “ground casino rules”.

DOs		DON'Ts
1.	Decide what bankroll is appropriate for your game.	1.	Start a real money game without learning the basic strategy.
2.	Choose the table according to the money you have.	2.	Exceed the bankroll limit you have chosen.
3.	Use the betting cycles.	3.	Act like the dealer.
4.	Withdraw half of your money once you win a big amount.	4.	Relax and count on winning all the time.
5.	Aim to get closer to 21, not to beat the dealer.	5.	Take the insurance bet.

Blackjack Tips In Detail

Right now let’s talk about each of the abovementioned tips in a little more details.

• Decide what bankroll is appropriate for your game. This will help you control your winnings or/and losses. Moreover, you will feel more confident not worrying how much to bet and when to leave.
• Never start a real money game without learning the Basic Strategy. Do not forget that blackjack is the mathematical game, therefore follow the best recommendations to make your winnings more often and to reduce the casino edge.
• Choose the table according to the money you have. Do not go for a table where the limit is higher than 1/20 of the bankroll you have. This way you make your game long enough to enjoy and win some.
• Do not exceed the limit you have chosen and know when to stop the game and leave no matter how bad or good you are. This means that if you are on a losing streak keep yourself from betting more to win back and in case you are on the winning streak leave not to risk too much.
• Do not forget about betting cycles, bet more when winning and bet less when losing. Betting cycles help you to make quick solutions while playing. However, do not forget about your bankroll.
• Do not act like the dealer! Dealer plays in favor of the casino and if you both bust the casino wins all the same. That is why you should use your extra options like Doubling and Splitting.
• Withdraw half of your money once you win a big amount. This way you will protect at least half of the big sum you have won. Moreover, you will definitely leave the casino with some money and in good mood.
• Do not count on winning all the time. Remember that winning and losing cycles are all a part of the game, so relax and try betting less. Do not forget that this is just a game and do not get disappointed if you lose.
• The aim of the game remains to get closer to 21 but beating the dealer is the second one. Do not get distracted by the fact the dealer may have a high up card, follow the basic strategy and know when you are to risk and when you should stand.
• No matter what, ignore the insurance bet! This bet favors the casino and must be used only by experienced card-counters. Remember, this bet will not help you win as a result, but only take more money away from you.