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It seems that more and more people are starting to take an active interest in playing Blackjack. The game is rapidly becoming almost as popular as poker. The reason for the increased interest in Blackjack is because people have discovered that the rules are simple, thus, making it very easy to play. The only thing you really have to remember when you are playing Blackjack is that the hand closet to twenty-one wins, and if you have a hand that adds up to more than twenty-one, you lose.

First, the dealer is going to deal you two cards. You have to look at your cards and decide if you want to hit, take a third card, or stand; do not take any additional cards, and let the two you have ride. You can keep taking cards until you feel you are close enough to twenty-one to win the round.

If you are interested in playing poker, there are some simple tips that will increase your chances of success.

When the hand in front of you adds up to seventeen, it is really tempting to draw another card. This is usually a mistake. If the card you draw has a greater value than four, you automatically lose the hand. When you have seventeen, you should ignore your gut and stand firm.

When you look at the dealer’s down card, you should simply assume that it is going to be a ten.

If you have twelve or better, and the dealer has a four, five, or a six, you should stand if your own cards add up to twelve or better.

If you have either aces of 8’s, you should split the hand. Don’t worry about what the dealer is holding, split the cards.

The only other time you have the option to split your hand is when you have a pair of tens. When you find yourself in this position, you should not split. You already have twenty, which is going to be hard for the dealer to beat. By not splitting, you have a really good chance of having one winning hand, but if you split, you could lose both hands.

When you go to the casino to play Blackjack you should only bring the maximum amount of money, in cash, with you. Leave your ATM card, your credit cards, and your check book at home. By doing this you won’t be tempted to lose more than you safely can afford to.

Blackjack can be lots of fun to play. If you are careful and follow some basic rules, you won’t have to worry about losing next week’s grocery money.

Choose a Good Table

When you walk into a casino, you will see that different tables have a different minimum amount that you can bet. You want to look for the table that has the lowest minimum. You also want to only bet the minimum. You won’t make as much money, but your bankroll will also last longer. You will also find that the low minimum table usually has the biggest crowd, which always makes going to the casino more enjoyable.

When you are looking for a table, you also want to look for a table that doesn’t stock their boot with lots of decks. The fewer decks that are used, the better your chances of making money while you are at the table. The more decks that are being played, the higher the houses advantage.

Before sitting yourself down at the table, take a few seconds and read through the rules. The first reason for knowing the rules of the table is because you don’t want to inadvertently do something that will violate them. You also want to look for a table with rules that seem very player friendly. If the table has a bunch of rules about ace re-splits, doubling down when you split pairs, surrender rule, and multiple pair splittings, you should move on to a less strict table.

Don’t Split the Tens

It is really tempting to split your tens, but you should resist the urge. Just think of it this way, unless the deal gets twenty-one, your pair of tens will probably win the hand, and one winning hand is always better than two losing hands. However, if you get aces, you should always split them.

Shoot for Seventeen

If you get dealt cards that add up to seventeen you should hold fast, don’t even think about asking for another card. You have a better chance of your seventeen holding up, than you do of drawing another card that is going to be a four or less, so always stick on seventeen.

One of the mistakes novice players often make, when they are playing Blackjack, is that they spend a great deal of time obsessing about the other players cards. This isn’t poker; you don’t need to worry about what the other people are doing. The only cards you need to worry about are the ones you are holding and the ones the dealer is showing.

Although Blackjack is a game of chance, there are several things you can do to help move the odds in your favor. Things like seat position, having a game strategy and concentration, can go a long way towards making sure you come out ahead when you are playing Blackjack at the casino. The more preparation you do before playing, the better your chances are of winning.

Choose Your Seat

You might not think that where you sit would have a big impact on your Blackjack game, but it really does. If you have a great deal of experience playing Blackjack, you will want to take a seat at the end of the table. Sitting at the end allows you to control the game, because you will be drawing the final card. If you are just figuring out the game of Blackjack you should take a seat in the middle of the table, where you are less likely to make a mistake that will affect the entire table.

Should You Split

If the first two cards you are dealt happen to have the same value, you have the option to split the cards. Splitting your hand means that you will actually be playing two separate hands. The rule of thumb most experienced Blackjack players adhere to is that you always split your aces and never split tens. Basically, if the cards you have been dealt add up to eighteen or more, you shouldn’t split. Split any hand that isn’t going to add up to eighteen.

The Truth About Insurance

Never insure your bet. Insuring your hand simply doesn’t make any sense. Basically all the insurance is, is a bet that you are going to lose. In other words when you insure your Blackjack hand, you are actually betting against yourself.

The Dealer’s Card

When you are really lucky, your Blackjack dealer will draw a high card right away. When this happens, you should relax, you have nothing to lose. However, if the dealer has a low card, you are going to have to think before you make your next move. Try to determine what the next card, that will be drawn, is going to be.

Doubling

When you are playing Blackjack online, you always have the option to double your bet. The rule of thumbs experienced Blackjack players use, is to double when the cards are 1,10, or 11, and then only if the dealer’s card is low.