2007-08-13 11:09:16 · 13 answers · asked by crocha1977 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Because of greed. You have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Most people will get a little ahead when they are at a session. You have to have the self-discipline to leave when you are ahead. Get a drink and relax. Then try again if you wish. The standard rule of thumb is--when you double your money--leave the casino.
And remember, it is perfectly legal to count cards. The casinos don't like it and they can bar you, but it is not a crime.
Bill
2007-08-13 11:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No one ever said the odds were 50/50.
Casinos would never make money if they offered games like that. When you play black jack you are going to face a house edge of 2% or so, depending on the house rules. The first link shows you what the house edge is based on the rules where you play.
But the bottom line is, the house edge is only 2% or so if you play perfect strategy. If you deviate from optimum play (which you certainly will if you don't understand the game), then the house edge can be way higher. Including simply losing all your money in the short term.
The second link has a chart showing basic strategy. Most casinos will be able to sell you such a chart that you can carry with you at the table. It makes the game a little more boring, since you are really taking the decisions out of it, but it should reduce your losses some.
You should also check the chart on the second link to see how different variations of the game can increase the house edge. You could be playing in a casino where the house has some rules that are hurting your odds.
2007-08-13 11:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well start by understanding that it isn't 50 / 50 odds. There are a set of rules that are played making it the house edge by about 2.5% in Black Jack. That doesn't sound like much, but if you bet $100 per hand and play 500 hands, you will have bet $50,000 over that time and with the house edge at 2.5% of the bet you will have lost $1,250.
2007-08-13 16:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the casinos would never want a game where overall they would break even. they are there to turn a profit. the actual odds depending on where you play are around 51-49 in favor of the house.
also, are you using standard strategy or trying to count cards? you probably already know this but you can go to various websites that have strategies or get a strategy card at the casino, but then again the casino's are handing out these strategy cards so might not be the way to go.
the important thing to remember is to have fun and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
hope this helps!
2007-08-13 11:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by rick83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The house will always win. One way or another. If you do not change your bet. and are playing blind it will be 50 50 my suggestion is to read the book Bringing Down the House. If you can learn to count, when the count gets good, you secretly call a friend over to bet high stakes.and you keep the bet the same. GOod luck dude. May the counts be good, and the money be flying!
2007-08-13 12:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by Brian D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because 1) the odds are not exactly 50/50 although they are close over the long run. You should expect to lose 50 cents for every hundred dollars you bet over the long run, and 2) those are LONG RUN odds, over the short run, you could have really long runs of bad luck.
2007-08-13 11:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Bigfoot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) its not actually 50-50... the House has a slight statistical advantage... basic strategy will reduce the House's odds, and counting will more than eliminate it
2) the House has more equity, meaning that it will beat you over the long-run... take a hypothetical example, and lets say you actually have 99% chance of victory in every play and you bet every hand with everything, indefinitely again and again.... since the casino has huge funds, you are going to reach that point when you finally lose everything plus profits, until you learn when to pull out
2007-08-13 14:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by Billy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what eveybody else says:
To minimize the house edge, you need to play basic strategy, and you need to play it perfectly, at all times, in all situations.
That means you can't get nervous and stand on 16 against a dealer's 10; you can't double down on a 12 just because you feel lucky; you can't drink any alocohol; you can't be distracted by the cocktail waitresses; if you're so tired you can't think, you have to walk away from the table; etc. etc.
And when you're talking about gambling, the long run is a very very long time.
2007-08-13 11:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by John F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly the odds aren't 50 50 if you play with luck. Secondly its probably because ur one of those people that go in with money cross their fingers and hope they win. Learn how to play properly. For example learn how to follow and count cards its called advantage play for a reason. If you get really good at this kind of play you can increase your odds so that they are in your favour.
2007-08-13 11:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by GB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As stated...the odds are not 50/50, but are awefully close to it when playing with basic strategy. You have to know the rules the dealer plays with, double down when appropriate, etc. The object of blackjack is not to get 21, but rather to beat the dealer.
2007-08-13 11:23:42 · answer #10 · answered by Erik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told you it was 50-50 odds?
2007-08-13 11:16:37 · answer #11 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋