Blackjack tips & tricks

STRATEGY IN BLACKJACK

The table below is a basic blackjack strategy table which shows the 'move' you should make based on your initial cards and the up card of the dealer.
For example: if your first two cards add up to 9 (left-hand column) and the dealer has a 2 (top row), then you should take a hit (H, where the two lines intersect). Get it? Simple! The hard bit is memorizing it. That's the beauty of printers and online Blackjack tables - no need to memorize the table.

Referenced from “Wizard of Odds”

COUNTING CARDS

Counting cards is a method by which players can beat the game of blackjack. In land based casinos players who count cards has occasionally been thrown out from the casino, as the counting of cards increase the odds. StarClubPoker is an online casino where 6 decks of cards are shuffled at every new deal. This makes the counting of cards in StarClubPoker quite useless. However, it is a good strategy to learn and you are welcome to use StarClubPoker to practice your skills.

BETTING SYSTEMS

In addition to counting cards there are a number of famous betting systems for Blackjack. Below some few famous betting systems are listed.
* Paroli Betting System
* Parlay Betting System
* 1-3-2-6 Betting System
* Martingale Betting System
* D'alembert Betting System
* Labouchere Betting System

Money management

As in any gambling, money management is one of the most important skills. If you learn how to Blackjack with the right card strategy and the right betting strategy you will love this game. If on the other hand, you play Blackjack with a bad money management, one time or another you will most likely lose all your bankroll. Money management is not only something you need to know for your game, it is also something you need to think of to prevent bankruptcy.

 1. Keep the money you gamble with separate from your other expenses.

 2. Never gamble with more money than what you can afford to lose.

 3. If necessary, keep a book of your gambling results (in an honest manner).

 4. It is better to be careful then to take too many risks.

GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY THE GAME!