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How does Blackjack card counting work?

Blackjack card counting

The very nature of blackjack means that players have the opportunity to engage strategy and skill, which is never the case with games like Roulette. This is because the house edge in blackjack is (generally) lower than that for any other casino game. Played perfectly, the house edge for Blackjack can be reduced to 0.5%. […]

How does Blackjack insurance work?

Blackjack insurance

Aside from the occasional dispute over card counting, there isn’t much controversy that surrounds Blackjack. The only other topic that’s frequently disagreed on is that of insurance. Different players will take opposing views on whether you should bother taking out insurance, and the best scenarios in which to employ it as a tactic. Here we’ll […]

Blackjack card values

Blackjack card values

Blackjack is all about understanding the values of the cards that you’re dealt (as well as those of the dealer and other players). The actual card suits aren’t important at all. Don’t worry too much about making quick additions in your head, computer software or your dealer will usually tell you what number you’re at. […]