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Blackjack is easy to master. I won 10K at that same tropicana a few years back.
interesting read; a lot of that you learn as you play consistently, I use some of those strats except doubling (I only double 11's and rarely split) i need to hit up another casino soon
So he played at tables with good rules and played basic strategy. And bet large. That's the long and the short of it?
The main thing I learned is to never go away from your strategy. Even when it is not working. Never switch. Always split the eights and always double on 11. Also. Must get aggressive when the dealer is showing either 3,4,5,6. For instance. Let's say dealer is showing a 6, and I have 4-4. I would split the two 4's to make 2 hands. Dealer 6 is the highest pecentage chance for him to bust. Advantage me. Always try to make 2 hands in this case. Same withe dealer 4,5,6. This is the key to winning in black jack. You have many options with dealer showing 4,5,6.
For the seasoned black-jacker's:
When playing at a casino for example (not online, in person), do you try to sit at a table with only you and the dealer? Are you hindered by more people playing at the same table as you?
playing with a 'good' player at the table or 'bad' player make no difference in the long run - muchless who is playing 3rd base
Trigger with some good info here
Black Jack is so addicting
You're right, but human nature and enjoyment is part of the game. When you've got people doing all sorts of wacky shit, it's so difficult to get over when a wacky play costs you a big hand. It just effects your enjoyment if nothing else. Best to avoid when possible.
Unless you're counting cards you shouldn't even bother looking at other players' hands. Focus on your game and your strategy to make the most profit.
Hitting or not on 16 doesn't really matter (unless you count). If I've been dealt 2,3,4,2,5 = 16 I would probably stand -- I count cards though and obviously will make a decision based on the count.
not arguing with you... tt
just trying to educate you a bit... God Bless
BTW- you should NOT play anywhere/table where you 'feel' uncomfortable
Technically it may have no difference. But it feels like it does. Its like playing roulette. When you walk to a table and look up at the board, your not gonna put a stack of money on the last number played. Would be dumb wouldn't it. Even though, mathematically, that is a dummy board because one spin has absolutely nothing to do with the next spin
Ttrace dont argue with sammy, he forgets to take his red pill and all hell breaks loose.
somebody else at the table doesnt affect YOUR odds of winning. People just remember when the idiots cost you a hand, but never when they help you win
I remember lots of times when the idiot at the table took the bust card and I lost. Just as many times the idiot at the end shouldn't have hit, took a little one and the dealer busted. Makes no difference either way.
You only need to see one stupid move to know who you DON'T want sitting at the same table. I don't care how I'm doing, one stupid person at the table and I'll get up and leave.
Displaying last 5 games you played.
<nobr title="2012-04-13T18:03:27.700">18:03:27</nobr>
<nobr>Player Hand 1</nobr> <nobr>20</nobr> <nobr title="Jc Kh">J♣ K♥</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title=".00">.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 2</nobr> <nobr>13</nobr> <nobr title="3d Qc">3♦ Q♣</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Dealer Hand</nobr> <nobr>20</nobr> <nobr title="8h 2d Qd">8♥ 2♦ Q♦</nobr> <nobr title="Hit, Stand">Hit, Stand</nobr> <nobr title="2.00">2.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr title="2012-04-13T18:03:22.687">18:03:22</nobr>
<nobr>Player Hand 1</nobr> <nobr>17</nobr> <nobr title="7s Kd">7♠ K♦</nobr> <nobr title=""></nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 2</nobr> <nobr>11</nobr> <nobr title="7c 4c">7♣ 4♣</nobr> <nobr title=""></nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Dealer Hand</nobr> <nobr>21</nobr> <nobr title="Ah Jd">A♥ J♦</nobr> <nobr title="BlackJack">BlackJack</nobr> <nobr title="2.00">2.00</nobr> <nobr title="-2.00" class="red">-2.00</nobr> <nobr title="2012-04-13T18:03:02.300">18:03:02</nobr>
<nobr>Player Hand 1</nobr> <nobr>15</nobr> <nobr title="Ts 5s">T♠ 5♠</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 2</nobr> <nobr>16</nobr> <nobr title="Js 6s">J♠ 6♠</nobr> <nobr title="Split, Stand">Split, Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 3</nobr> <nobr>12</nobr> <nobr title="2c Js">2♣ J♠</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 4</nobr> <nobr>21</nobr> <nobr title="Kh As">K♥ A♠</nobr> <nobr title="Split, BlackJack">Split, BlackJack</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title=".00">.00</nobr> <nobr>Dealer Hand</nobr> <nobr>21</nobr> <nobr title="5s 6d Qd">5♠ 6♦ Q♦</nobr> <nobr title="Hit, Stand">Hit, Stand</nobr> <nobr title="4.00">4.00</nobr> <nobr title="-3.00" class="red">-3.00</nobr> <nobr title="2012-04-13T18:02:52.093">18:02:52</nobr>
<nobr>Player Hand 1</nobr> <nobr>18</nobr> <nobr title="9d 9d">9♦ 9♦</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 2</nobr> <nobr>16</nobr> <nobr title="Th 6c">T♥ 6♣</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Dealer Hand</nobr> <nobr>20</nobr> <nobr title="Ks Kc">K♠ K♣</nobr> <nobr title="Stand">Stand</nobr> <nobr title="2.00">2.00</nobr> <nobr title="-2.00" class="red">-2.00</nobr> <nobr title="2012-04-13T18:02:38.907">18:02:38</nobr>
<nobr>Player Hand 1</nobr> <nobr>22</nobr> <nobr title="Jh 2h Qh">J♥ 2♥ Q♥</nobr> <nobr title="Hit, Bust">Hit, Bust</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Player Hand 2</nobr> <nobr>23</nobr> <nobr title="3c 4s 6d Qc">3♣ 4♠ 6♦ Q♣</nobr> <nobr title="Hit, Hit, Bust">Hit, Hit, Bust</nobr> <nobr title="1.00">1.00</nobr> <nobr title="-1.00" class="red">-1.00</nobr> <nobr>Dealer Hand</nobr> <nobr>15</nobr> <nobr title="5s Js">5♠ J♠</nobr> <nobr title=""></nobr> <nobr title="2.00">2.00</nobr> <nobr title="-2.00" class="red">-2.00</nobr>
Any moron can learn basic strategy in an hour. That's not the issue. The major part that many people can't seem to grasp is an effective money management and betting strategy. THAT'S why people lose. If you combine that with the fact that many people don't commit to a basic strategy or they alter their strategy and play the money and not the cards is why they lose. At least 10 out of 20 people I see at a Blackjack table are playing the game incorrectly. So that's why the casinos generally aren't worried about the few winners that consistently walk away.