As a big fan of blackjack in real casinos I have grownvdhp up learning all the dog's and don'ts. I will briefly go over just a few to hopefully shed some insight to some of the unseen and unaware. I will list them one by one and if you have a question about them just replay or hell holler at me in chat!
1. Learn and remember Basic Strategy. Do get yourself a basic strategy chart. Start to learn these as fast as you can.
2. Do not count the cards. A) it is against all rules even in a real casino. The way the system works is you add 1 for a face card and -1 for a card with face value. If you get to +3 - +5 it means a low value card should be coming off the boot. If your -3 or lower than you should have a face card coming. Unfortunately here at Stake, our dealer is using an infinite amount of cards so this is really useless.
3. A lot of people don't know this but if you're dealt pair of aces you should automatically split them. Why you ask? Well 1 hand becomes 2. You get 1 card and one card only but the chances of at least on of those cards coming next being a face card is pretty good, there fore getting 21. If not, you are stuck with whatever hand you have. Remember aces can be 1/11 so even if you didn't get a face card more than likely have a good hand. Now to next hand, one card only. Same set up. Didn't know that one did you!?
4. Another one people don't really know is that a pair of 3's should always be split as well. Reason is, most of the cards are what.....? That's right, face cards. 16 is the WORST hand in blackjack. Some casinos allow you to "surrender" which means you can give half of your bet and keep the other half to "fold".; Not that this gives you a better chance in hitting 21 but better chance of not busting, or going over 21. Remember, the name of the game is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over.
5. When to "double down". Double down is like a side bet. You are doubling your bet and saying you want 1 card only and that's it. If you beat the dealer then you have quadrupled your money (sort of). Dealer beats you, all money goes to him. You should double down if dealer is showing a 5 or a 6 and you have 9, 10 or 11. Sometimes I get a little ballsy and double down if i have 11, and they have a 3 or 4 but is not recommended.
6. Last but not least. Always hit on 16. I know, I know, you're like Sean!, but he only has 7. Well, trust me on this. They have done the math and it is mathematically proven then more times than not to go in your favor. The only time I wouldn't recommend this, is the dealer is showing a 5 or 6 also. Pretty much if dealer has 7-Face Card, hit it. Where do you think the dealer gets his advantage. Well, mostly because the bettor goes first but the dealer HAS to hit on anything below 17. Remember for us we need to get as close as possible.
Well I hope this answered some of your questions! This took a lot longer than I thought but if you have any questions please let me know. Good luck stakers and stay green!
1. Learn and remember Basic Strategy. Do get yourself a basic strategy chart. Start to learn these as fast as you can.
2. Do not count the cards. A) it is against all rules even in a real casino. The way the system works is you add 1 for a face card and -1 for a card with face value. If you get to +3 - +5 it means a low value card should be coming off the boot. If your -3 or lower than you should have a face card coming. Unfortunately here at Stake, our dealer is using an infinite amount of cards so this is really useless.
3. A lot of people don't know this but if you're dealt pair of aces you should automatically split them. Why you ask? Well 1 hand becomes 2. You get 1 card and one card only but the chances of at least on of those cards coming next being a face card is pretty good, there fore getting 21. If not, you are stuck with whatever hand you have. Remember aces can be 1/11 so even if you didn't get a face card more than likely have a good hand. Now to next hand, one card only. Same set up. Didn't know that one did you!?
4. Another one people don't really know is that a pair of 3's should always be split as well. Reason is, most of the cards are what.....? That's right, face cards. 16 is the WORST hand in blackjack. Some casinos allow you to "surrender" which means you can give half of your bet and keep the other half to "fold".; Not that this gives you a better chance in hitting 21 but better chance of not busting, or going over 21. Remember, the name of the game is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over.
5. When to "double down". Double down is like a side bet. You are doubling your bet and saying you want 1 card only and that's it. If you beat the dealer then you have quadrupled your money (sort of). Dealer beats you, all money goes to him. You should double down if dealer is showing a 5 or a 6 and you have 9, 10 or 11. Sometimes I get a little ballsy and double down if i have 11, and they have a 3 or 4 but is not recommended.
6. Last but not least. Always hit on 16. I know, I know, you're like Sean!, but he only has 7. Well, trust me on this. They have done the math and it is mathematically proven then more times than not to go in your favor. The only time I wouldn't recommend this, is the dealer is showing a 5 or 6 also. Pretty much if dealer has 7-Face Card, hit it. Where do you think the dealer gets his advantage. Well, mostly because the bettor goes first but the dealer HAS to hit on anything below 17. Remember for us we need to get as close as possible.
Well I hope this answered some of your questions! This took a lot longer than I thought but if you have any questions please let me know. Good luck stakers and stay green!