How I Destroyed a Blackjack Table

I know what you are thinking. You probably think this is an article about how I beat the house and cleaned up in Blackjack. You would be mistaken. This article is actually a secret personal story about an unbelievable turn of events I had as a dealer in Las Vegas. More specifically, it’s about how I completely destroyed all the players that came to my table for almost two hours and how I did it—perhaps.

Card Counting

Start talking about counting cards and many people think of the movie Rain Man. In the movie Rain Man, Savant Raymond could tell the next card that was coming up in a game of blackjack. In reality, counting cards in a game of blackjack is not this precise. You’re really just trying to figure out what type of cards remain.Why would this matter?

Blackjack Basics

Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the United States. In this article, I want to give a quick rundown of the game for those that might be new. I will keep things very simple. In other articles, I will explore the game further. Are you ready for a lightning fast primer to the game of Blackjack? Let’s get started.

Black Double Down Theory

There’s a common misconception, in my option, with doubling down in Blackjack. Many people feel that you should double down on 11 every single time. Is this really correct? How can any rule be applied 100% of the time? I don’t believe this rule for a minute. As a former Vegas dealer and gambler, I have seen countless people follow this rule into oblivion.

Blackjack Strategy : Ladder Play

Today, I am going to talk to you about an idea for a blackjack strategy. It’s called a ladder. You can call it an up and down progression chain if you wish. This blackjack strategy is easy to implement and you might find it gives you the opportunity to win more money. I am going to give you the basic concept and show you what happened over a quick 20-hand test. As with any blackjack strategy that revolves solely around money management, the player factors in heavily. For example, a blackjack player that makes poor decisions will destroy any chance a money management strategy has of working.

Blackjack Strategy : Breaking the Rules

If you’re at least a casual blackjack player, you are most likely familiar with “the book” and playing according to it. For those who don’t know, “the book” is basically a set of rules to play by. For example, if you where playing by “the book”, you would never split a pair of tens or double down with a total count of five. However, sometimes there’s a reason to deviate a little. If you always play by the book, you will be limiting yourself.

Blackjack – Counting Cards

The first thing many people think of when counting cards is mentioned is the Rainman (movie). However, counting cards is not about knowing what exact card is coming out and is not that difficult. When a player counts cards, that player is trying to utilize math to determine the value range of the remaining cards. By knowing this, your probability of knowing, or guessing, the next card increases dramatically. Counting cards in single-deck blackjack is very easy and it becomes more of a challenge as the number of decks increase.

Blackjack – Using Simple Math to Increase Value

One of the most popular table games in the casino is Blackjack. Perhaps this is because it’s an easy game to learn or maybe people feel in control. Blackjack is a game where the player’s input can aid in determining the final outcome. Very few people bet the same amount every single hand in a playing session. Most people alter their bets when they feel “lucky.” By paying attention to your hands and knowing a couple simple facts, you can increase your value—and the amount of money you win.

How to Play Blackjack

Many people know how to play blackjack, but just in case you don’t, I thought I would tell you how. Blackjack is really a simple game to learn—a tad more difficult to master. Blackjack is a nice game to enjoy, because you have some control over the game. At a live table, this control factor can be a blessing or a curse depending on the others at your table. Let’s get to it.