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Free BlackJack Money

Professional Gambler — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:32:11 +0000

Use free blackjack to make more money? Isn’t that a contradiction? How can free play make you money? In fact, there are two distinct ways that playing free blackjack online can help make you more real money.

The first revolves around the fact that blackjack is a game of skill, which has a variable house edge. Since we know the house edge in blackjack changes with our decisions during the game, and since we know GoldenPalace free blackjack is exactly the same as its real-money counterpart, we have an opportunity to practice in ideal conditions, with no risk.

This opportunity should not be missed. How many times has a casino in Vegas offered a few free games of blackjack so that a player can get used to the dealer and table? More than that though, you can fully test out any system or strategy on the free blackjack game, until you are confident enough in your strategy and skill to play for real cash. There is simply no better way to learn basic strategy, which is more a process of memorization than anything else.

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Blackjack Basics Video Course (Part II)

Professional Gambler — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:49:15 +0000

Second part of the free video course on the Blackjack basics created by Kevin Pattee.

Lesson 4: Winning Strategies for Playing Blackjack : The Ace Count Strategies for Blackjack

Lesson 5: Derren Brown – Winning at Blackjack memory tricks blackjack

Lesson 6: Strategies for Blackjack : Card Counting Techniques in the Game of Blackjack

How to Win Blackjack

Professional Gambler — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:27:49 +0000

Today, more and more people are getting hooked on playing blackjack. In fact, it is considered to be one of the most prevalent and well-liked games in the casino. This is because it is relatively easy to play the game and with the correct strategy, a player can lessen the dealer’s edge and at the same time get an advantage in winning the game.

In order to win blackjack, players must get cards that have a total of 21 or closer to it. If the player gets a card over 21, they will end up losing the game.

In winning a game in blackjack, there is only one concept that players must bear in mind. They should always remember to utilize the right strategy.

In order to win a blackjack game, the player must know the basic strategies. This is because these strategies are considered as the vital element in winning blackjack. The player’s capability to use a line of attack and manipulate the game is the basic skills that a player must learn in order to win.

So, for people who want to win a game in blackjack, here are some ways how to do it. These things may not guarantee the players to win the game but using them will give them a good chance.

1. Players should know when to hit or stand.

Statistics show that 3 out of the 10 people who play blackjack make hits or stands without even knowing when to do it. Most of them merely rely on their instincts. Instincts can be a pretty factor in winning the game but it is not always like that. So, it is a must that a player should know when to hit or stand just by looking at the cards already dealt and the cards of the dealer.

The idea of when to stand or hit is directly dependent on the dealer’s card.

2. Players should always assume that the dealer’s down card is 10.

This is based on the theory that if the dealer’s down card is a 10 and he gets a 6, chances are he will get the card. If he gets 7, chances are he would either be busted or the player’s probability of getting close to 21 is higher.

In this manner, depending on what card the dealer gets, the player can decide whether to hit or stand. The players will then have higher chances of winning.

Winning blackjack is, indeed, dependent on the dealer’s card.

BLACKJACK SECRETS

Professional Gambler — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:47:34 +0000

When someone plays a game, they play to win. One of the many simple games at the casino is Blackjack. For those who don’t know how to play the game, it’s always best to start by learning the basics.

When playing Blackjack the most important feature to remember is that there are four times as many cards that have a value of 10 (10, J,Q,K) as any other value. With this information, one must always assume that the next card to be drawn from the deck has a value of 10.

By keeping this in mind, one may realize that if one has any hand that has a value over 12 one will likely lose or in blackjack terms bust (go over 21). Likewise if the dealer’s card is a 2-6 it is likely to draw a 10 card which means he will have to draw again, likely causing him to bust.

Another way to make the odds more favorable to the player than the dealer is by counting cards. This of course requires many pages and charts that must be memorized. Having a professionally written guide is very helpful and there are many different authors that have different styles and different counting systems. It’s always best to get more than one opinion to find out which style works best.

Practice makes perfect. By investing time and money with online training software learning the game, it will eventually pay off at the casino.

Upon entering the casino, one must choose the right table to play at. When one observes that the players at a table seem to be winning a lot, it is a good time to join in the action. Likewise, if you notice the dealer has a lot of chips and the players seem to be doing more losing than winning, then look for a better table.

Reward the dealer by tipping when one is winning. If the dealer knows he will be tipped when the players wins, he may begin rooting and actually do subtle things to help such as performing less thorough shuffles and penetrating deeper into the shoe before he re-shuffles thus allowing the player to get a more accurate count of the cards.

Though if the dealer starts losing too much money for the casino the pit boss will likely change dealers.

Although it may be impossible to find the perfect game, one should be familiar with how certain house rules affect the player.

Keep in mind that as a rule of thumb, the fewer decks the casino uses the more advantageous it is for the player.

Black Jack Secrets

Professional Gambler — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:39:43 +0000

Practice makes perfect. By investing time and money with online training software learning the game, it will eventually pay off at the casino.

Though if the dealer starts losing too much money for the casino the pit boss will likely change dealers.

Although it may be impossible to find the perfect game, one should be familiar with how certain house rules affect the player.

Keep in mind that as a rule of thumb, the fewer decks the casino uses the more advantageous it is for the player.

Blackjack Basics Video Course

Professional Gambler — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:56:53 +0000

Learn basic blackjack terms for the game of blackjack in this free video course on the basics of playing blackjack created by Kevin Pattee.

Lesson 1: How to Play Basic Blackjack : Basic Terms for the Game of Blackjack

Lesson 2: Blackjack Card Counting – Speed Count

Lesson 3:Blackjack tips and strategies

BASIC BLACKJACK STRATEGY

Professional Gambler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:18:45 +0000

Blackjack strategy is a world made up of two halves. One half is comprised of those who believe that ‘basic strategy’ is all you need to know, while the other half believe it leaves something to be desired.

Basic strategy is the standard name for the strategies that were discovered with a little computer help in the 1980′s. Computer programmers realized that once you know all of the variables governing game-play, the specific rules for a table, and the number of decks in a shoe, you could program a computer to play blackjack for you.

Having the computer play for them allowed the researchers to assess every possible situation a player could be presented with (two card total vs. a specific dealer’s up-card) and determine which would be more statistically profitable for the player in the long run. This information is usually provided in the form of a table or chart that allows you to look up your two-card hand against the dealer’s up-card. The chart indicates whether you should hit, stand, double, or split.

It’s rather difficult to dispute the reliability of a blackjack strategy that was built on pure mathematics.

Playing perfect strategy, depending on the game you’re up against, helps bring the house edge into check, possibly lowering it to the point where the house has less than half a percentage point edge on the player. Advocates of basic strategy know their best chance at the table is to follow the laws of basic strategy to the letter. While people play with the best of intentions, they often fail to follow the strategy suggestions exactly. The reason for this is rather simple, but deceptively destructive.

Imagine yourself at the table, with your basic blackjack strategy firmly in mind, and you are dealt two fives against a dealer up-card of 7. Imagine also, that you’re near the end of your session and your bankroll isn’t as high as it once was. A common mistake often takes place under these circumstances.

Many players see that basic strategy in this situation recommends that you double down and hope your next card is a ten, for a nice strong total of 20. A player who is on a downswing for their bankroll though, is not as willing to bet big, unless they are chasing their losses, which is never a good idea. This is where a very common blackjack strategy mistake is made. When basic strategy suggests one should double down, it’s a mistake to think “that means I’ll likely win anyway, so I don’t truly need to double my bet, I’d rather risk less right now and be happy with my smaller winnings”. While there is some inherent logic in this approach, because it’s true that if basic strategy is suggesting you double down you have a better chance of winning than normal, actually holding back from doubling your bet limits the advantage that playing with basic strategy provides.

You’ve probably heard that playing perfect basic blackjack strategy may help lower the house edge to less than 1%, but this simply is not the case if you don’t take full advantage of every instance where it is advantageous to double down.

Consider this logically. The approximate house edge for a session of play can be worked out by watching your bankroll, seeing how much you have left, and seeing how much the house has taken. Not maximizing your wins on a double down situation will leave you winning just as often, but not winning as much. This has a direct effect on the house edge: it increases it. To keep the house edge at it’s lowest you always need to double down when it is suggested by basic blackjack strategy.

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How to Dominate the Blackjack Table

Professional Gambler — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:41:09 +0000

If you have been an online gambler for any length of time, you probably have heard of a product called Roulette Sniper. This product has been on the market for quite some time, and has become legendary in some circles because of its flexibility, ease of use, and accuracy to help the online roulette player defeat the wheel. This software is used in conjunction with the online casinos.

Recently, there has been a new Sniper product released. This product is called Blackjack Sniper. The Blackjack Sniper software incorporates many different strategies that help the player to win at online blackjack.

Much like Roulette Sniper, Blackjack Sniper lets you download a complimentary free trial so that you can evaluate the software before you decide to buy. This helps remove any doubt from your mind that this product may or may not be for you. You will find that most other blackjack products online do not offer this sort of trial, which begs the question: Do these other blackjack strategies work, or are they just trying to grab your money up front in hopes that you don’t ask for a refund later on. To put any doubts in your mind to rest, I strongly recommend you download the free trial of Blackjack Sniper so you can see for yourself if it is for you.

The strategies that Blackjack Sniper uses are a combination of blackjack strategy, card counting, wager adjustment, timed events, and progression. All of these options can be toggled on or off for your convenience, and to suite your play style.

If you think that Blackjack Sniper is just a basic blackjack calculator, then you are very wrong. First, I have downloaded a few of these “free” calculators, and to my beloved surprise, my virus alarm rang with Trojans that I couldn’t get off my PC. In fact, I had to reinstall my operating system and all my favorite software back on to my computer, all thanks to this “free” junk.

Second, these “free” calculators offer no advanced strategy, besides a basic strategy card in software format. They have no card counting, no timed events, and new wagering. Usually, free means junk.

Third, these “free” calculators are just a means to direct traffic to casinos. The author of the Blackjack Sniper software has tested the software at the recommended online casinos, and knows them to be reputable so that when you win, you get paid your winnings.

Some might say that card counting in the online casino world makes no sense, and most people would be correct about that assumption, but there are many online casinos that offer live dealer play. In this instance, you will find that you can use the card counting successfully. Also, with the adjust wager option, if you have done your homework on how card counting works, Blackjack Sniper will automatically adjust your wager according to the card count.

Bonus money is another topic that people have an issue with. Like most table games, blackjack is restricted so that you can’t actually claim the bonus. I have found one casino that actually lets you claim the entire bonus, and this is at the Bet 365 casino, a Playtech casino (very reputable). You can find your way to this casino from the Blackjack Sniper website. They have a no download flash version of blackjack that is really easy to win at, plus you will be able to claim your entire bonus money. Remember to play “Classic Blackjack“, as all other forms of blackjack at this casino have bonus restrictions.

Hopefully this review helps you make a wise and informed decision without jumping to any conclusions. Blackjack is fun, and in fact, almost as fun as roulette. If you have any doubts that Playtech software is rigged, then you need to check the rogue forums, such as casinomeister. Enjoy your winning with Blackjack Sniper, and we will see you at the tables.

Secret Formula of Black Jack Winners

Professional Gambler — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:13:37 +0000

Practice makes perfect. By investing time and money with online training software learning the game, it will eventually pay off at the casino.

Though if the dealer starts losing too much money for the casino the pit boss will likely change dealers.

Although it may be impossible to find the perfect game, one should be familiar with how certain house rules affect the player.

Keep in mind that as a rule of thumb, the fewer decks the casino uses the more advantageous it is for the player.

Blackjack Tips

Professional Gambler — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:40:36 +0000

Black Jack is another very popular casino game in which it is possible to tip the odds VERY slightly in your favor, if you know what you are doing. It takes a serious and determined player to master the strategies to accomplish this, however. NEVER think that because you can tip the odds in your favor that you will win all of the time. EVERYONE looses some of the time so NEVER play with money you can’t afford to loose.

Blackjack, as played in the world’s casinos, has a number of variations – certain rules that apply in one casino may not apply in another. You will have to learn to adjust your game, if you travel from one casino to another. Some of the variations highly favor the casino, so to keep the odds favorable, you must avoid those variations and options that cut your odds.

OK. Most of the Black Jack games you will find are multiple-deck games. A single deck does give you slightly better odds. We will assume you are playing in a single deck game. With your new control, we will also assume you are playing with a bankroll that you have determined you can afford to loose. Now, you will need some real strategy to lower the odds against you.

First since the ace is countable as either one or 11, any hand you hold that contains an ace is a special hand – it can be counted low, with the ace as one, or it can be counted high, with the ace as 11. This two-way hand follows needs some special strategy rules. First, start out counting it as a high hand. Then if the dealer’s showing card is an eight, nine, ten, or ace, you should stand on a count of 19 or more and draw to a count of 18 or less. But if the dealer’s showing card is a two, three, four, five, or six, stand on a count of 18 or more and draw to a count of 17 or less.

Using this strategy for a two-way hand, you will never stand until your count is 18 or more. When you draw to a two-way hand, if your high count goes over 21, you then begin a low count. At this point you will, in effect, no longer have an optional two-way hand so you will begin using the strategy for a regular hand.

The strategy for a regular hand is a bit more involved. Whether you stand or draw is always determined by the dealer’s showing card. If the dealer is showing a two, three, or four, you stand on 13 or more. If the dealer is showing a five or six, you stand on 12 or more. If the dealer is showing a seven, eight, or nine, you stand on 17 or more. If the dealer is showing a ten or ace, you stand on 16 or more.

Notice that in using this strategy, you will always draw to a count of two to 11 and always stand on a count of 17 or more as long as you are not holding a two-way hand.

When you are offered the option of doubling down use it in this manner: When you are holding nine, double down when the dealer is showing a two, three, four, five, or six. When you are holding ten, double down unless the dealer is showing a 10-count or an ace. When you are holding an eleven, always double down. When you are holding a two-way hand with a count of 12, 13, 14, 15,16, or 17, double down when the dealer is showing a six.

When you are offered the option of splitting pairs: Split twos and threes when the dealer is showing an eight, nine, ten, or ace. Never split fours, fives, sixes, or tens. Split sevens when the

dealer is showing two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight. Don’t split eights unless the dealer is showing a nine or ten. Don’t split nines unless the dealer is showing a seven, ten, or ace. Never split tens. Always split aces when it is an option.

When you are offered the option of doubling down: When you are holding a count of ten double down unless the dealer is showing a 10-count or an ace. When you are holding a count of eleven

always double down. If you are holding a two-way hand with a count of 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or 17, double down when the dealer is showing a six. Don’t double down on other counts.

If you are offered the option of early surrender: When the dealer is showing an ace, surrender 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 unless you have a two-way hand. When the dealer is showing a 10-count, surrender 14, 15, 16 unless you have a two way hand. When the dealer is showing 9, surrender 6, 7, 9, 10.

If you are offered the option of insurance bets: Don’t use it unless you are a skilled card counter.

There have been some new options offered recently in some casinos. Be very wary of these, especially the ones with attractive pay-offs. Most of them have very poor odds for you.

It is a good idea to find a table where the casino is not doing too well. When you find a winning table, play it. There is, of course, no guarantee that the house loosing streak will continue.

You must exercise control. When you are having a day when the cards just aren’t working, leave the table and go home. Under no circumstances increase your bets in hope of recovering losses. When you are having a good day and your cards are running strong, go ahead, increase your bets. When things begin to sour, leave the table and go home.

Using this method, you will always cut your losses and always retain a portion of your winnings. No strategy will work well if you don’t know every rule. You must study and practice your strategy so that you can make the right decisions at the table. And remember, your bankroll should never exceed what you can afford to loose.