Blackjack Strategy

Here are some basic rules to abide by when playing Blackjack and the best advice I can give you is to learn them and incorporate them into your game next time you play!

Statistically they should produce a winning outcome.

• If your first two cards equal eleven or less you should always draw another card.
• Regardless of what card the Dealer is showing you must always presume that the dealer has a ten hidden – which is highly likely
• If your cards total 12 to 16, "the danger zone', whether you draw or stand depends entirely on what the dealer is showing as it is risky to draw.
• If the dealer has a card showing between 7 to an Ace you should draw until you are over 16.
• If the dealer’s cards are between 2 to 6 you should not draw another card. Note: There is one exemption to the rule above. If you have 12 and the dealer is showing a 2 or 3 you should draw one more card and one card only.
• If you have cards valued between 17 and 20 you should never draw another card. The only time you should draw another card under the above circumstances is when you have a soft 17 or 18. Note: A soft 17 or 18 occurs when your hand is made up of an Ace (which is valued at 1 or 11) and a 6 or 7.
• When the player has a soft 17 or 18 it is a good idea to draw if the dealer is showing any card from a 9 to an Ace. Insurance is not recommended, since you are betting that the dealer will receive a Blackjack (21). You are playing to beat the dealer not bet that he will beat you.

Below is a Blackjack strategy that, if followed, could lead you to a tidy profit the next time you play, if performed correctly.

Good Luck using this basic blackjack strategy! Hopefully it will bring you a big win!