Wizard Blackjack protect the real money gamblers in the UK, the Gambling Commission was established in 2005. This commission is the sole body able to issue licenses to real money online gambling websites. The Wizard site has gone downhill since he sold it and you can't trust the outdated blackjack survey. The most reliable survey is at www.bj21.com called the CBJN.but it's a paid subscription service. I'd do my gambling across the street at TI.
By Masque Publishing. Authentic Vegas Blackjack with Match the Dealer bonus bets! Multiplayer online 21, chat, and FREE chips! Your Gaming History. The Wizard of Odds Blackjack Strategy Cards Professional blackjack players know that there are vastly different strategies for single deck, two deck, and multi deck blackjack. With everything which seems to be building inside this specific subject matter, a significant percentage of points of view are quite radical. Even so, I am sorry, because I do not subscribe to your entire theory, all.
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Blackjack Betting Strategies are quite popular, especially since the game has been featured in hit movies likeRain Man, 21 and The Hangover.
No matter what the game, there is one universal rule; if the casino spreads the game, someone has developed the “perfect” betting strategy.
Roulette strategies are perhaps the most prominent as roulette strategies and systems have been offered for sale for centuries.
As a dealer and a player, I have been able to see and try many of the most famous Blackjack Betting Strategies.
Blackjack strategies don’t change around the world but it is interesting to see different perspectives. A good blackjack resource for Canadians is CanadianCasinos.ca.
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The Two Best Systems
There are two strategies that every player should use every time they take a seat at or swim up to a blackjack table.
Play to Have Fun
Napoleon was a fan of Vingt-un (blackjack) near the start of the 19th century. For more than two centuries, blackjack has grown in popularity to become the most popular casino table game.Mathematicians have analyzed the game, hundreds of books have been written about it, and a number of myths and legends have been created.
Earning a place in the Blackjack Hall of Fame at the Barona Casino in California is the only honorary award for players of any casino table game. There is a reason that blackjack has remained popular for a couple of centuries; it’s fun! There are many varieties of blackjack. Mr. Green offers a great selection of 15 blackjack games by 6 software providers, including Double Exposure Blackjack Professional Series by Net Entertainment, VIP Blackjack by Extreme Live Gaming, and 6-in-1 Blackjack by Felt.
Spin Palace offers a remarkable amount of blackjack games. There are over 40 blackjack games in total on offer. They also offer practice play which is perfect for sharpening your blackjack skills before you start playing for real money. Most of their games are developed by Microgaming which are very popular in English speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada.
Yes, the game has a really low house edge, which makes it appealing, but it is a very social game, so in many cases, the table wins or loses as a group. This builds comradery and makes it fairly common for players to talk with one another. The social aspect of the game is a very important one to most players.
Bet the Right Amount
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Set up a bankroll before you go to the table. This is your total stake.
As has been mentioned numerous times, blackjack is supposed to be fun. Playing with money you can’t afford to lose (what dealers and players call “scared money”) practically guarantees you won’t enjoy the game.
It is fairly easy to find table limits to fit most bankrolls.
The Martingale – Blackjack Betting Strategies
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The Martingale system originated in 18th century France and is one of the oldest systems around. The original theory was used to prove that someone with infinite wealth could always avoid a loss in even money bets by doubling the best after each loss. Most likely the first casino game where the Martingale system was touted was roulette, but it can also be used in other areas, such as in stock market trading.
You will often see players use the Martingale system at the blackjack table, doubling their wager after each loss. In theory, this strategy sounds solid. However, blackjack is not an even money game. And additionally, players will occasionally run into a bad streak of cards. At a $5 table using the Martingale system if you lose 8 hands in a row, you will be wagering $1280 on your next hand, so unless you are a legendary high-roller, you are probably better off taking the $5 loss.
One of the common laments one hears from players is the one where they were “way ahead” but gave it all back. These players are the same ones that usually talk about “playing with ‘house’ money.”
Here is a fact: Once the chips are in your stack, they are your chips, not the house’s.
The second most common lament you will hear is a player talking about missing out on a hot streak. The 2-1-2 strategy helps address both.
First, there is no mathematical foundation for “hot” or “cold” streaks at the blackjack table. Mathematicians will tell you (truthfully) that there is no such phenomenon. Blackjack players know they exist.
As a player you want to capitalize on a good run of cards and this strategy has some merits. Start with a 2 unit bet. If you win you reduce the bet to one unit. If you win that bet you increase to 3 units. Once the dealer wins you go back to your original 2 unit bet.
A run of 10 hands could look like this:
Wager Result +/-
2 W +2
1 W +3
2 W +5
3 W +8
4 L +4
2 W +6
1 L +5
2 W +7
3 W +10
4 L +6
With the 2-1-2 strategy, players will win a bit more with a hot run yet not sacrifice all of their winnings.
Oscar’s System – Blackjack Betting Strategies
Oscar’s System was proposed in the 1960’s in a book by mathematician Dr. Allan Wilson. It is a fairly decent system. The goal of the strategy is to win exactly one unit per series.
The player starts a series by betting one unit. After a win, the player adds a unit; after a loss, the next bet is exactly the same as the previous one. That’s it.
Here are two examples:
Wager Result +/-
1 L -1
1 L -2
1 W -1
2 W +1
Series complete
Wager Result +/-
1 L -1
1 L -2
1 L -3
1 W -2
2 L -4
2 W -2
3 W +1
Series complete.
Playing Multiple Spots
Many players feel that playing multiple hands increases their odds of winning. Playing multiple spots can be exciting, but it does absolutely nothing to increase your win rate.
Most of these systems fall under the heading of progressive bets. While these are among the most common, they are by no means the only strategies out there. It is perfectly fine to sit at the table and make the exact same wager every hand. While this strategy is a bit boring for me, if it works for you that is what counts. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking out a deck of cards and developing your own strategy as well.
Blackjack Betting Systems in the Long Run
Ok so we’ve covered the popular blackjack betting systems here and highlighted how they are used but are any of them really useful in the long run? The answer is a resounding NO (this article goes into great depth as to why).
While you might make great short term wins, any betting system will not be a formula for success in the long term. To truly gain an advantage against the casino you must start with learning basic strategy and then moving to card counting.
There are plenty of resources to get started. We recommend:
BlackjackInfo’s Blackjack School – A comprehensive free resource that covers both basic strategy and card counting principles.
Blackjack Apprenticeship – Run by Colin Jones, a professional counter who featured in the blackjack documentary Holy Rollers, this site provides a paid course offering video training material, private coaching and more.
WizardofOdds – The wizard has some great strategy charts but only for 4-8 decks. If you need more customized charts then BlackjackInfo has a good strategy chart builder.
HolyMolyCasinos.com – Offers a how to guide on the rules and how to play blackjack as well as other popular casino games.
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What are the minimums looking like now for 3:2 shoes on the strip and Fremont? I heard a few months ago that many of the strip casinos had $50 mins for 3:2. Is that still the case? I assume Fremont still has an abundance of 15s and 25s.
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What are the minimums looking like now for 3:2 shoes on the strip and Fremont? I heard a few months ago that many of the strip casinos had $50 mins for 3:2. Is that still the case? I assume Fremont still has an abundance of 15s and 25s.
When I was there late October, CET properties typically had 3:2 for $25. Ballys had it for $15 daytime with surrender. MGM properties I saw (including Excalibur and Luxor) were all 6:5 at least up to $25, possibly higher. Park MGM told me only 3:2 in high limit. Downtown had $10 3:2 at a few places, including Cal. This all may be changed now.
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I was there late September. There was a 3:2 DD game at Treasure Island for $15
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When I was there late October, CET properties typically had 3:2 for $25. Ballys had it for $15 daytime with surrender. MGM properties I saw (including Excalibur and Luxor) were all 6:5 at least up to $25, possibly higher. Park MGM told me only 3:2 in high limit. Downtown had $10 3:2 at a few places, including Cal. This all may be changed now.
As of a couple weeks ago this was all still accurate. I'll add that wynn, venetian and sahara are $100 minimum of higher to get 3:2. I'll look around again next week and if I see anything different I'll report back.
Greasyjohn
I was there late September. There was a 3:2 DD game at Treasure Island for $15
I’m reminded of my only time playing blackjack here, about 2004. Won about $1,400 in 40 minutes in their high limit room playing $25 min, 3:2, S17 game.
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Card Counting at Wynn Casino in Las Vegas Wynn Casino in Las Vegas is a place where high rollers fill the tables. This helps to hide large bets when counting cards. However, keep in mind that Wynn blackjack games use RFID chips that can track player activity. This can potentially be used to correlate your betting to the count and expose your card counting. The 6-deck blackjack games at Wynn don’t deal very deep, so you’re better off sticking to the double deck. I would recommend either playing anonymously or using very heavy cover if you’re getting rated on a players card. https://www.blackjackclassroom.com/casinos/wynn-casino 6 Deck Blackjack (S17) Table Limits: $25/$50/$100 minimum – $10,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer stands on Soft 17 (S17), double after split allowed (DAS), resplit aces (RSA), surrender offered 6 Deck Blackjack (H17) Table Limits: $10/$25 minimum – $5,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double after split allowed (DAS), resplit aces (RSA), surrender offered Double Deck Blackjack – Main Floor Table Limits: $50/$100 minimum – $10,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double after splitting allowed (DAS), no resplitting aces, no surrendering Single Deck Blackjack Table Limits: $25 minimum – $5,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double down after split allowed (DAS), no resplitting aces, blackjack pays 6:5
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Card Counting at Wynn Casino in Las Vegas Wynn Casino in Las Vegas is a place where high rollers fill the tables. This helps to hide large bets when counting cards. However, keep in mind that Wynn blackjack games use RFID chips that can track player activity. This can potentially be used to correlate your betting to the count and expose your card counting. The 6-deck blackjack games at Wynn don’t deal very deep, so you’re better off sticking to the double deck. I would recommend either playing anonymously or using very heavy cover if you’re getting rated on a players card. https://www.blackjackclassroom.com/casinos/wynn-casino 6 Deck Blackjack (S17) Table Limits: $25/$50/$100 minimum – $10,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer stands on Soft 17 (S17), double after split allowed (DAS), resplit aces (RSA), surrender offered 6 Deck Blackjack (H17) Table Limits: $10/$25 minimum – $5,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double after split allowed (DAS), resplit aces (RSA), surrender offered Double Deck Blackjack – Main Floor Table Limits: $50/$100 minimum – $10,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double after splitting allowed (DAS), no resplitting aces, no surrendering Single Deck Blackjack Table Limits: $25 minimum – $5,000 maximum Blackjack Rules: dealer hits on Soft 17 (H17), double down after split allowed (DAS), no resplitting aces, blackjack pays 6:5
This thread is about blackjack conditions in the post-lockdown era, that article is 4 years old. Safe to assume it's no longer accurate.
fantom
This thread is about blackjack conditions in the post-lockdown era, that article is 4 years old. Safe to assume it's no longer accurate.
You are new here. That explains your confusion. Thread titles have a relevant shelf life of about four posts. At which point the thread has devolved into one of about a half dozen totally unrelated topics that have absolutely nothing to do with either Las Vegas, gambling, or. often, reality. When browsing, don't rely on the title of a thread to be indicative of anything once it's more than a few days old. That a cited article is obsolete is also par for the course. You'll note that many of the subtopics referencing specific Las Vegas casinos are also very old. It is also 'safe to assume.. [they are] no longer accurate.' A few years ago this forum was timely, valuable, and current, with interesting, often accurate posts from many different members.
kewlj
I am not going to get into specifics because it has now been just about 2 months since I have played blackjack anywhere. I had covid back in April, so when casinos reopened in June, fully recovered, I felt very comfortable playing, knowing I had some kind of immunity for at least some period of time. So I played my usual Vegas rotation (except a couple casinos that remained closed) and even found some new playable games, that weren't in my rotation, pre-covid shutdown. I played through October when new data showed antibodies began to wane after 5-6 months. (October was 6 months for me). A person probably still has some immunity even after antibodies begin to wane, because there are cells, I think t-cells that retain memory and likely can ramp up antibodies much quicker should they detect a second infection. While that probably wouldn't stop a second infection, it probably would result in a milder case. BUT, being in the higher risk group having had 2 heart surgeries, 'probablies' and 'mights' are a little too much risk for me. So I ceased my blackjack play. However, my experience for the time that I played post-covid, was that conditions in Las Vegas were as good or better than anytime, during my 12 years here. Part of that was due to less crowded condition, even though spots at the table were limited to 3 players. Usually you could find a heads up game or at most 1 other player. And like I said, there were a few places I found that the games even improved. Games that were unplayable for me were now playable. And I have heard of a few more since I stopped playing. Bottom line: I would say post-covid BJ conditions in Vegas were and probably still are, really good. I hate not taking advantage of that right now, but unfortunately it is just a little too much risk for me health-wise. I am going to wait for my vaccine. (16-64 age group with underlying condition) and hope the good blackjack conditions remain.
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You are new here. That explains your confusion. Thread titles have a relevant shelf life of about four posts. At which point the thread has devolved into one of about a half dozen totally unrelated topics that have absolutely nothing to do with either Las Vegas, gambling, or. often, reality. When browsing, don't rely on the title of a thread to be indicative of anything once it's more than a few days old. That a cited article is obsolete is also par for the course. You'll note that many of the subtopics referencing specific Las Vegas casinos are also very old. It is also 'safe to assume.. [they are] no longer accurate.' A few years ago this forum was timely, valuable, and current, with interesting, often accurate posts from many different members.
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