21 Blackjack

 

Playing and winning at 21 blackjack are very much not the same thing. You can know all of the 21 blackjack rules and still find that you are losing more than you are winning. Perhaps it is because 21 blackjack favors the dealer, as do many casino games: if you and the dealer both bust, you still lose. Or maybe it is because you, like many people, listen to the claims that if you follow certain tips of the 21 black jack game, you will win (some people go to the extreme of buying 21 blackjack tip books and videos). But we at Slotstop have a tip for you with regards to playing 21 blackjack online or even at a land-based casino: ignore tips! Most tips do more harm then help! The follow list is the Top Five Tips to Ignore when playing 21 blackjack:

 

1) Since it's the name, you want to get 21 or as close to it as you can

Although the name of the game is 21 blackjack, if that is your objective of the game, then you are going to lose. The point is to beat the dealer's hand without busting! It is important to remember the basics: the dealer will have to hit on any hand that adds up to 16 or less (a soft 17 depending on the variation), therefore it is impossible to win on anything less than 17 unless the dealer busts. Instead, take a hit on anything below 17 if the dealer shows 8s, 9s, 10s, face cards, or aces (because he probably will not bust), and stand on anything above 11 if the dealer shows 4s, 5s, or 6s (because the dealer is proven to bust more than 40% of the time with cards like this).

 

2) If you've lost a lot of hands, you have to start winning soon

This is definitely not true, nor is it proven anywhere. Thoughts like this sound more like slot machine myths than anything else. Actually, if you play thousands of hands of 21 black jack, you'll actually win about 48% of the time, which gives no assurance towards winning at all!

 

3) Take insurance when you can since it is a safe bet

It is never wise to take insurance. If you get blackjack but choose to take insurance before you see your cards, you lose 13% of your profit. We at Slotstop always tell our faithful readers to say NO to insurance!

 

4) Never spilt with a pair of 9s, especially if the dealer has a 9

This is one of the 21 blackjack rules with regards to splitting that sometimes you can ignore: you are supposed to split with middle numbers (5, 6, 7) and not split with high numbers (9, 10, face cards). However, if the dealer has a 9, you should actually split. Although 18 is a strong hand, the likelihood that the dealer can get 19 or higher is actually pretty high, and so you will statistically have a higher chance of winning if you split your pair of 9s.

 

5) Counting cards is a safe bet, and a surefire way to win

We at Slotstop hate the strategy of card counting, and it is nearly impossible to do when playing 21 blackjack online anyhow. The only way to truly card count is to watch many games go on, and by the time you have done so, the casino will realize and throw you out, or you'll lose lots of money in hopes that the card counting will pay off. Rather, play 21 blackjack free online until you feel like you have the hang of the game.

 

Whether you decide to play 21 blackjack for money when playing online or play 21 blackjack free, remember that tips and strategies only sometimes work. That's why we at Slotstop recommend ignoring most of them and just enjoy your game!