MishkaZL
Legend
Loyaler
I am trying to play according to the strategy you described, but so far the results are not very good. Sticking to the strategy turned out to be much harder than I thought. Perhaps I just lack experience, but despite this, I will continue working in this direction. Thank you for the useful information 
king11682
Kimba
Loyaler
Basic blackjack strategy isn't about intuition, but pure statistics. Every decision (hit, stand, double, split) is calculated based on the long-term probability of winning or losing. For example, while hitting with a 16 against the dealer's 10 seems risky, mathematically it's better than standing because the expected value is less negative.
Tammy
May I help you?
Administrator
YES! A dealer drove this point home to me. He said, "If you are going to hit 16, you need to always do it " (when the math dictates that you should).
jaymfc
R.I.P DJ & Buck
Loyaler
I enjoyed reading the post. I think I play basic strategy well, but it was cool to see the actual odds.
I was thinking about putting $5 on the side bet for 7's because the payout for three 7s of diamonds was $130,000
I know the odds are very high, but man, that's a lot of cash lol. You also get paid something for 1-3 7's, but I was wondering what the odds for those were.
Blackjack is about the math, but is it worth it to go with it a few times here and there, knowing I can still come out on top
from a proper basic strategy?
I was thinking about putting $5 on the side bet for 7's because the payout for three 7s of diamonds was $130,000
I know the odds are very high, but man, that's a lot of cash lol. You also get paid something for 1-3 7's, but I was wondering what the odds for those were.
Blackjack is about the math, but is it worth it to go with it a few times here and there, knowing I can still come out on top
from a proper basic strategy?
Tammy
May I help you?
Administrator
I'm of the same mind. And I have seen those bonus bets hit numerous times (I've gotten them, though, not $130,000... 😥 ). If you're rolled for it, and you know the risk/reward, but still want to gamble a bit, I don't see a problem with it myself.
B
burba
Rock Star
Silver Level
The issue with blackjack is that the house edge is still around 0.5%. So in the long run, you’ll always end up losing to the house.
And if you don't make the perfect play you will loose faster.
But it’s still one of the best games in terms of house edge for the player.
And if you don't make the perfect play you will loose faster.
But it’s still one of the best games in terms of house edge for the player.