Whats the best way to play black jack at casino?

Answer 1

For beginners, Basic Strategy is the way to go. Basic Strategy is a mathematically proven way to play Blackjack so the house advantage is reduced to 0.5%

A rundown of basic strategy
Dealer showing 2:
Hit if you have 12 or lower
Stand on 13 or higher
Double down on 10 or 11

Dealer shows 3-6
Stand on 12 or higher
DD on 10 or 11

Dealer shows 7-9
Hit on 16 or less
Stand on 17-21
Double down on 10 or 11

Dealer showing 10-A
Hit on 16 or less
Stand on 17-21
double on 11 only (My opinion, don't double at all)

Always split A's and 8's and never split Face Cards

Answer 2

The answer by "I Hate Lazy People" is very close to my playing strategy as well. My only changes would be...

1. Do not hit 16 with the dealer showing 7-9. Hit with 15 or less.
2. With 10 or 11, I would double down if the dealer shows any card (including the A) except a 10 or face card.
3. I always double down with a soft 17 or less with the dealer showing a 2-6.
4. Never buy insurance when the dealer is showing an A. The only exception is to ask for "even money" when you have a BJ.

Answer 3

The best way is to

(1) learn how to count cards and how to adjust your strategy based on the card count

(2) learn what the different rules are in different casinos and how to pick the game with the rules most in your favor.

However, if you are not into such things, you can (and probably should) take a strategy sheet with you. (Casinos allow them.) A generic sample is at

http://gamblingreviewssite.com/blackjack-basic-strategy-card

but you can sometimes do slightly better with a strategy sheet which matches the rules used by the casino where you are playing.

"I hate lazy people" gave you a stategy which is close but not quite right. (For example, you should hit 12 if the dealer's up card is a 3.) It also leaves out the strategy for soft hands. (A soft hand is one containing an ace.)

Answer 4

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