Free Blackjack Strategy

Strategies to Win Money Playing Blackjack

There are complicated formulas you can try and learn in order to beat the odds when playing blackjack. This free blackjack strategy is an attempt to simplify this process so that anyone can quickly grasp the best way to play and start to win money.

FREE BLACKJACK STRATEGY:

This strategy can help you to start winning money at blackjack without trying to memorize hundreds of card combinations and what you have to do for each scenario. In my opinion this is unnecessary. Simply  understanding the below basic blackjack rules is all you need. This way it will quickly become a natural way of playing without many hours of gruelling practice.

The basic winning blackjack strategy is:  If the dealer has a 2 to 6 you should stand on 12 upwards. If the dealer has 7 to 10 (or an ace) try and get 17 to 21 and stand if you manage to get within this range. Always split when you get two aces or two eights, and always double your stake when you get 10 or 11 and the dealer has a 5 or 6.

That's basically it. Below is a little more in depth explanation, read it if you wish - but make sure you read the CAUTION in the last paragraph before joining any online casinos!

WHY YOU SHOULD STICK TO THESE FREE BLACKJACK STRATEGY RULES:

Before we go any further I am aware that there is such a thing as card counting, but when you play online blackjack (i.e. at an online casino) obviously this strategy cannot work. However there are certain things you do need to observe in order to stand the best chance of winning when playing online blackjack (or playing at your local casino too).

To have the maximum potential to win you have to be aware of the percentage odds for and against you. By this I mean you need to play logically, taking into account what the odds are of you getting the card you need on the next hit.

FREE BLACKJACK STRATEGY - THE PERCENTAGES:

The best blackjack strategy to sort out in your mind is to simplify the deck. The cards are simply Ace to 9 plus four 10's. The chance of any number being turned over is 7.7%. In other words there is a 1 in 13 chance of hitting any particular number except for number 10 which has a 31% chance (4 in 13).

Obviously, what numbers your first two cards are will dictate the odds of you busting with the next card. When you get 12 upwards with your first two cards you should always stand (unless it is a soft number of course i.e. with an ace). This is because even with 12 there is a 31% chance you'll bust. Or even if you don't bust you will be no better off unless you get a card that takes you to the count of 17-21. So even on 12 you will need a 5,6,7,8 or 9 to make it worth the risk, but there is only a 38% chance of that happening (i.e. it won't work 62% of the time). So to hit on anything higher than 12 would be even more risky.

However there are some exceptions to this "standing on 12 upwards" rule. This is particularly important when the dealer has an ace. This is because the dealer is much less likely to bust so it's best to try and get between 17 and 21. Also when the dealer gets a 10 there is a 61% chance he will get a 7 or higher (including ace) and so not bust. Of course this means there is a 39% chance he won't get these cards but even then the dealer still may not bust on the third card or fourth and so on. So under this scenario you should try to get between 17 and 21 without busting if you can. 

If the dealer gets a 7, 8 or 9 you should also try and get 17 to 21 for the same reasons as explained above - but the risk is less to you the lower the card.

Always double your stake when you get 10 or 11 and the dealer has a 5 or 6 because the odds are very much in your favor that you will win this bet for the majority of times unless you are being very unlucky.

FREE BLACKJACK STRATEGY - FINAL TIP:

Finally always split a pair of aces and a pair of 8's as part of your blackjack strategy. Aces because two is a bad number to have, but two aces is the best case scenario as you stand a good chance of winning both hands (unless the dealer has an ace also). Split two 8's because 16 is a terrible number so you may as well try for two decent hands instead due to 8 by itself not being a bad card.

Give the above free blackjack strategy a try at one of the recommended online casinos shown in the next paragraph...where you can practice without using real money if you like to see how you get on.

CAUTION: Don't join ANY online casino until you check it is NOT blacklisted here. Also, make sure the online casino you join is licensed, secure and certified as a fair and safe gaming environment.  Also remember to look for the best bonuses you can find. The best current offers I can find from safe casinos are: Flamingo Club - offering a 200% bonus (so a $100 deposit becomes $300 before you even place a bet, or $200 becomes $600) but check the conditions for your country to see they are acceptable to you.

These are extremely good deals with safe and secure online casinos.

Finally, I recommend you practice these free blackjack strategies first by using virtual money (rather than your own real money) to get used to the system before playing with real money. 

Good luck!

Ernie Elwell
See also:
Free Roulette Strategy and Free Video Poker Strategy
 

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