I want to learn blackjack and the tricks involved in it so any answers are most welcome..?

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1. zman492 says:

   August 21, 2010 at 7:27 pm

   I don’t know if I would call this a trick or not, but you can certainly improve your odds by being careful about where you choose to play. There are rule variations between casinos, so pick the casino that has the most favorable rules for the players. Common rule variations, and the impact they have, include

   Rule Variations and Effects

   Early surrender against ten 0.24%
   Player may double on any number of cards 0.23%
   Player may draw to split aces 0.19%
   Six card Charlie1 0.16%
   Player may resplit aces 0.08%
   Late surrender 0.08%
   Split to only 3 hands -0.01%
   Player may double on 9-11 only -0.09%
   Split to only 2 hands -0.10%
   European no hole card7 -0.11%
   Player may not double after splitting -0.14%
   Player may double on 10,11 only -0.18%
   Dealer hits on soft 17 -0.22%
   Blackjack pays 7-5 -0.45%
   Blackjack pays 6-5 -1.39%
   Blackjacks pay 1 to 1 -2.27%

   If the rule variation is followed by a positive percentage, that rule variation helps the player. If the rule variation is followed by a negative percentage, that rule variation hurts the player. As you can see, any casino that pays less than 3 to 2 on a blackjack should be avoided since paying less hurts the players more than other common rule variations. The rule variations that help the players may be hard to find.

   For a longer list of rule variations and their effects see

   http://wizardofodds.com/blackjack/rule-variations.html

   You also want to look for a game that uses the least number of decks. Fewer decks improve the odds for the players.

   Once you have found the best game available, memorize the basic strategy chart that corresponds to the number of decks and rule variations used or, if you prefer, simply print it out and take it with you.

   That will give you a decent chance of winning, but it is not enough to win in the long run. You have to learn some form of card counting to get an advantage over the house. Some forms of card counting are quite simple, a lot easier than keeping track of cards in a game of bridge or hearts.

   Three other important points to remember:

   (1) Even if you have an edge over the house you will have long losing streaks. You must have a big enough bankroll to ride through losing streaks and it should be money you are not afraid to lose.

   (2) Unless he is using a shoe, a dishonest dealer can cheat while dealing without your knowledge. It is not likely that you will encounter a cheating dealer, but if you are losing too often move to another table. Why take a chance when you do not have to? (I know I have encountered dealers who have cheated to help the players instead of the house.)

   (3) When they suspect you are card counting you will probably know it. They may tell the dealer to shuffle after every hand. A pit boss may walk over an start a casual conversation with you to distract you. In Vegas, you may get more than your share of free drinks and they may be a little larger or stronger than other drinks. (Don’t play when you are drunk.)