This is undoubtedly one of the best tips we can offer you. The demo mode is really interesting for inexperienced players who are new to blackjack. And even for those players who don’t want to risk too much and prefer to practice the different modes without investing. The demo function relieves the extra pressure of playing for real money.
Nowadays there are different casinos or websites that allow you to practice and test strategies without having to invest your money.
2. No deposit bonuses
The second trick is closely related to the previous point. After trying and failing thanks to demo games, it is time to put the knowledge you have acquired into practice. There is no better way to do this than with no deposit bonuses. Some online casinos have interesting promotions including no deposit bonuses, i.e. free money with which you can put your knowledge into practice without risking your money.
3. Establish a strategy
This is the most obvious trick and the one that many players forget. Strategy is basic and fundamental to playing blackjack or any other casino game. Don’t forget it. Before you play, determine the strategy you will follow, even if your luck is not with you. It is not advisable to use a different methodology for each hand. Stick to one and stick to it. We recommend that you read the article Basic Blackjack Strategy.
There are different strategies, choose which one is yours, Pontoon, Surrender, Multiblackjack, Switch, Perfect,… Find them all in our Blackjack section.
4. Stand with more than 17 points
Another interesting trick to win at blackjack is to stand with more than 17 points. The risk of drawing another card and going over 21 points is high. If you get more than 21 points, you automatically lose, regardless of the dealer’s cards. There is no need to risk more.
In most cases, getting more than 17 points is a good game. All you can do is hope that the dealer goes over and your hand is over 21 points. In wisdom lies the reward.
5. Split Aces and 8’s
If by chance the dealer deals you two aces or two eights in a hand, it’s best to split. Splitting will double your chances of getting blackjack. As you may well know, the ace has double points, it can be worth one point or eleven.
The same is true if you have a pair of eights. It is without a doubt the worst hand to try to get 21 points. The sum of the two eights is sixteen, a complex number, as the chances of drawing a card and going over are high. And it is not advisable to stand either, as the dealer has every chance of winning. So if your hand is ever a pair of eights, split.
6. Do not split figures
If in the previous point we advised you to split whenever you have a hand with two aces or two eights, this time we recommend the opposite. If the dealer deals you two cards, K, Q, J or two 10s, stand. Don’t draw, don’t risk it, you’ve won the hand. 20 points is a very good number. Obviously, the dealer can get blackjack, but the odds are low. And the odds of you winning are high.
7. No card counting
Card counting in land-based casinos is an illegal practice. In fact, if a gambler is caught, he is immediately banned from the casino and banned for life. It happened to Ben Affleck in a Las Vegas casino. So if you go to a land-based casino, don’t do it.
If card counting is illegal in a land-based casino, it simply doesn’t work in online casinos. It is an absurd and impossible practice. A card generator is in charge of shuffling and dealing the cards. More than one deck of cards is used, so even Einstein would not be able to determine which card would come out.
8. Set a budget
The trick of setting a budget applies to blackjack as much as it does to any game of chance. It is the first thing you should determine before you start the game. Always stick to it and never go over.
Next, choose a table according to your budget. If your budget is 40 $ and the minimum bet is 10 $, you will only be able to play four games. It’s better to choose a table where the minimum bet is one or two $. You will have more opportunities to put your knowledge into practice and establish a strategy.
9. Don’t ask for insurance
Most games allow the option of insurance. On the face of it, this can be a valid and safe option. However, in the long run it will only lose you money. If the player asks for insurance, the banker’s advantage increases. The only way to win back the bet with insurance is to get 21 points, i.e. blackjack.
