How to manage bankroll and win over the house in blackjack

Also known as Twenty-one, Blackjack is by far the most played casino game all over the world. Nowadays, this game is not only played at the kidney-shaped table of the casino but it can now be played right at the comforts of your own home online. This game is very popular because, it’s not just all play.

A strategic game requires a lot of thinking and counting. Some greenhorns at this game think that by getting to twenty-one is already enough to beat the dealer of the house. Wrong! It’s not that simple. Again, Blackjack is a game that requires strategic analytical thinking skills like card counting, doubling down and or splitting.




So, how can one win at this tricky game?

Firstly, you must know that Blackjack is basically a two-player game, although many can join and play a single round of this game. Remember that in blackjack, no matter how many players are there, your main opponent is the dealer of the game. Forget about the other players, because it’s not like poker where you play against the players.

Secondly, make it a point to accrue total grand points higher than that of the dealer. This done by calculating the value of your cards. Knowledge of the value of the cards that you’re holding is vital in winning the game blackjack.

The value of the cards ranging from 2 to 10 has the same value as what is shown on the face of the card itself. While the Face Cards Jack, Queen and King are worth 10 points each. Depending on the player’s choice, the Ace card could be worth either 1 or 11 points. You goal here is to avoid ‘busting’ or going over 21.



Another is to manage your bank money wisely.

Bet only with as little as 1% of your funds. When betting at the game of blackjack, you need to decide how much you can afford to lose. Never go for the ‘Hunting Losses’ technique where in you try winning back the money you’ve lost on the first round by doubling your bet on the second round. Blackjack is not just a mere game of probability. The strategy here is to take advantage by betting higher when you are winning and to bet lower when you are losing.

Blackjack is a game that requires attention to details especially when you are counting your cards or estimating the true count. Never play the game when you think you’re having a hard time focusing and not mentally vigilant as this will only lower down your chances of winning.

The key to win is to through discipline. Know your limitations. If you think you are unlucky now, better quit the game as early as possible before you lose more money.

If you are really looking forward to winning at this game, you need to master sharpen your blackjack skills by practicing some more. Read some blackjack books and learn the strategies of counting.