Blackjack
Blackjack is the best game for beginners of the casino’s bright lights and high rolling tables. The MENSA Guide Casino Gambling states that a player can surely win at Blackjack if he plays it by ear, according to a set of rules. If you don’t win massively, you’d still get to lessen the house edge, so all you need to do is stay at the table for a while longer to start raking in the dough. Unlike most of the gambling games, Blackjack doesn’t rely purely on luck. In fact, you need a lot of brains for this game. Important decisions need to be made, and these decisions can very well single-handedly determine the outcome of a hand. After all my years as a Blackjack player, I’ve finally come up with a set of rules to guide your typical newbie, or any Blackjack player who feels like he’s on a losing streak. Here are the rules for Blackjack:
If you get a 9 or any card that’s lower – HIT
If you get a 10 or 11 – Check the dealer’s cards. If your card is higher than the dealers, DOUBLE DOWN. Otherwise, just HIT.
If you get a 12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 – Check the dealer’s upcard. If it’s a 7 or anything higher, HIT. If not, STAND.
If you get a 17 or higher – STAND
If you get a SOFT 17 or lower – HIT
If you get a SOFT 18 – Check the dealer’s upcard. If it’s 6 or anything lower, HIT. If it’s 7 or anything higher, STAND.
If you get a 19 or higher – STAND!
With pairs, ALWAYS SPLIT if you get an Ace or an Eight. NEVER SPLIT when you get a Ten, Four or Five. As for the others, only split when the dealer’s card is 6 or anything lower.