Winning Blackjack

Winning at blackjack can be done by those players willing to put in the time and effort to do so. If you want to win at blackjack you need to take it seriously.

To win blackjack follows the winning strategy –

1. There is only one play a player can make, for the hands they are dealt, against each up card the dealer holds.

2. Losing periods can and do occur so you need to be prepared and keep an eye on your bankroll. A money management rule that should be utilized is bet with only 1% of your bankroll.

3. By counting cards, you can actually get and maintain a positive advantage over the casino, if used with basic strategy. There are lots of different counting systems and you need to pick one that's right for you.

4. The true count is the running count divided by the number of decks of undealt cards and it is vital you know it. The true count gives a more accurate indication of how favorable the remaining cards are than does the running count, and only needs to be calculated when you want to bet.

5. As the true count goes up, bet size needs to be increased. As the true count goes down, the bet size should be decreased.

6. You need to look for favorable house rules to give you an extra edge and the differences between different casino rules can be the difference between winning at blackjack and losing, so make sure you do your homework.

7. If you are seriously playing for money, make sure that you are mentally concentrating as errors can and do cost money, especially when your card counting.

Follow simple tips and win the game.