How to Win Without Card Counting
Lesson description
Card counting may be essential for blackjack pros, but are there other ways you can beat the casino? Mr Blackjack shares his simple tips to help you win more.
What this lesson covers
- How to maximize your winnings
- Casino tricks to avoid
- How to be a smarter blackjack player
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FAQs
Can you win at blackjack without card counting?
You can enjoy short-term success in blackjack without card counting. If you want to make money long-term though, then you need card counting in blackjack to help you maximize your advantage.
How do you make money without counting cards in blackjack?
Shuffle tracking is a technique some players promote as an alternative to card counting to make money in blackjack. You track how cards enter the discard tray and are shuffled so you know when cards will appear in the next round. Shuffle tracking takes as much practice as card counting though, and does not work on continuous shuffling machines.
Do you always win when card counting?
Card counting can help you play smarter, but it doesn’t guarantee you always win. You might have a cold streak, or the casino might add table rules that reduce your odds of winning. However card counting will always give you a better chance of winning in the long run.
How do professional blackjack players manage their money?
Blackjack pros manage their gameplay and bankroll like a business. They set short-term and long-term goals to grow their bankroll, and set strict limits on how much money they bring to the table. Lesson seven, ‘How to Grow Your Bankroll in Blackjack’ of Blackjack Academy covers the basics every serious player should learn.
What are your odds of making money in blackjack?
Your probability of winning a game of blackjack is 42.2%. However your blackjack odds can fluctuate depending on the casino’s table rules, the blackjack variant you’re playing, and more.
Is blackjack in the casino’s favor?
Casinos have the advantage in blackjack, but it has one of the lowest advantages out of all casino games. Our blackjack odds guide covers which games have the best and worst odds for players.
How do you cheat at blackjack?
Marking the cards, peeking at the dealer’s hole card, and using apps to help you count are all common cheating techniques in blackjack. We do not recommend you cheat in blackjack though, as casinos are aware of all these methods. Cheating is also a crime and the casino may charge you if you are caught.
