Every now and then the time comes when I need to clarify some things about basic strategy. It amazes me that as easy as this strategy is, it is constantly misunderstood or misrepresented. And then it all has to be all untangled again.
Let
Category: Blackjack
What Busting in Blackjack Really Means
Busting is awful. It
Looking for Low Stakes Blackjack?
Not everyone wants to lay down $10 or $20 for each round of blackjack. Sometimes we only want to play for fun but we still want to make a little money. Maybe we
Perfect Pairs Not So Perfect
Part of the reason we like to play blackjack, or any casino game for that matter, is the thrill that is gambling. The excitement of not knowing whether or not you
Early Surrender vs. Late Surrender
I love blackjack. It has the thrill that gambling offers yet it
Cheeseburgers and Legalizing Online Gambling
John Stossel is a business anchor for Fox News, and when it comes to the concept of legalizing gambling, he
Blackjack vs. Dealer
There will come a time when you will be dealt a natural blackjack. You will be elated as you will always be when one is dealt to you. But then the dealer
Face Up Blackjack Variation
As we are all well aware, I
Double Down House Rules
In most cases the house rules on blackjack will only allow players to double down on two starting hands: a hard 10 and a hard 11. But if you look at a basic strategy chart you
Word on the Dealer Hitting Soft 17
In most blackjack games the dealer stands on all 17