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Blackjack really isn't all that difficult, but you should know a few things before you sit down to play a hand. Once you read the following tips, watch a few hands when you enter the casino, and then sit down and press your luck. And if you still have any questions, ask the dealer.
You Need Chips to Play
You do not need cash for betting, you need chips. You can buy chips in different denominations at the main cashier or at the table itself. And after you've placed a bet on the table and the dealer starts dealing, don't touch your bet. If you do, you're likely to get a verbal slap on the wrist, often accompanied by a stern look from the dealer.
Know the Dealer Minimum Rule
Watch the dealer's cards, they are required to draw to at least 17. That means they have to keep drawing cards until they have 17 or higher. Keep this in mind when devising your own strategy.
Don't Touch Those Cards
Most Vegas joints use six decks of cards and they are dispensed from a shoe. The cards are dealt face up in front of you. Don't touch them! The dealer is the only one allowed to handle the cards in these multi-deck games. Dealers don't like it at all when you touch the cards. You can occasionally find a single-deck game where the dealer deals the cards by hand, face down in front of you. In this scenario, you are permitted to touch them, since you need to see what you got. It's worth noting that most single-deck games now only pay 6:5 on a natural blackjack instead of the 3:2 at multi-deck tables.
Find a Dealer That Matches Your Mood
Look around the floor first for dealers that are not too boring or too serious looking. Go for the one that smiles once in a while, chats or gives occasional advice. It goes a long way to make the session more fun. This is up to you. If you are in a serious mood yourself, the boring and serious dealer might be a better fit. The same applies to other players on the table. Try to match 'em with your own mood for the night. If you are in a fun mood, don't go to table where everyone looks so serious with their cards. The converse is true, meaning you do not want a table where everyone is whooping it up, and you are in your serious mood.
Keep a Stash
Any financial planner will tell you that you should always save. And it's no different when gambling. Keep two piles of chips, one for betting and one for saving. Every time you win a hand, set aside part of your winnings into the "save" pile, and then, well, don't touch it. If your luck takes a bad turn, and you go through your betting pile, walk away. This will ensure you will still have some money left at the end of the session.
Practice with Video Blackjack If You Are a Beginner
Most of the better casinos have nifty computerized video blackjack games that cost a quarter a try. Because most blackjack tables on the Strip start at $10, this is an economical way to at least get a feel for the game before you start laying down real money. It's not precisely the same as working with a real dealer, and the odds aren't the same, but the rules are, and that's what matters if you're a beginner.
If You Are in Vegas, Gamble Downtown
If you are past the beginner stage, consider playing downtown instead of the Strip. You can get single-deck play, where the odds are better. The minimum stakes are lower, as low as $5 a hand as opposed to $10 on the Strip.
Lastly, be sure to ask the dealer or the pit boss about restaurants, shows, and attractions in the resort where you are playing. If you've been betting a decent amount of money per hand, think $25 per hand for a few hours in the big hotels, and have been playing a while, you may get a comp meal, show ticket, or other discount. Remember that they will not offer these goodies unless you ask.
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