Tips on playing online Blackjack

The chances of winning in blackjack are slightly higher than in other casino games. Many players have mastered the art of card counting, shuffle tracking and ace locating which gives them an edge in the game. But on the internet you play on software that generates random cards, so all these mathematical calculations may not be of help. If you want to gamble online, here are a few points you can follow to increase your possibility of winning the game of 21.

Choosing the right table

Shortlist all the tables where minimum limit on the amount you can bet is either less or equal to 5% of the total amount you want to gamble. Next you can narrow down your options by selecting those tables that offer variations in rules. Options like doubling down, re-splitting and dealer standing at 17 are all in your favor when used right.

When to split

You have the option of splitting the two cards you are dealt into two different hands if these two cards are the same. Your bet will also get doubled. This gives you a chance to play two bets against the dealer’s one hand. You need to know when you should try this option.

Whenever you get two eights or sevens and the dealer has an equal or a less value card at hand, you can split and double your bet. Similarly, you should always split aces and never split two tens. The sum 20 is close to 21, thus it is one of the best hands you can get. It is not advisable to split fives. You may split twos and threes when the dealer has fours, fives or sixes.

When to double down

This option permits you to double your initial wager amount after the dealer has dealt, and you also get an extra card. The rule will not be enforced at all gaming sites. You should be aware of all the options available to you in online casinos.

Some gambling sites may only allow you to double your bet after splitting two same cards. Others might give you this option every time 2 cards are dealt, regardless of whether they are the same or not. The tricky part is when to opt for doubling. If you start with a low bet and you feel you have a better hand compared to the dealer’s after the cards are dealt, double the probable pay-out by doubling your bet if your chances of winning seem high.

Hit or stand

The key lies in interpreting the cards dealt to you in comparison with the dealer’s cards. You need to understand all the possible cards that will be dealt to you and the dealer. Keeping this in mind, calculate the most probable result of a hit as well as a stand.

In a soft hand, the ace’s value can either be one or eleven. If it is the first card dealt it will automatically be considered as eleven, but later if the total sum exceeds 21, it will be considered as one. Make use of the soft hand for your benefit. You should always choose to hit when you have an ace along with a five or a four.