How does one increase the winning odds against the house at blackjack?

Question

How does one increase the winning odds against the house at blackjack?

Answer 1

dont bet the house, that way you wont lose it and have to try to win it back again therefore your odds have increased that u will have a house to go home to.

Answer 2

counting cards is the accepted way but is a lot more difficult than it seems.  And as the other guy said, the casinos frown on any system that actually levels the odds.  

One way to help yourself at the table is to play the last two positions.  That way you have some say in what cards the dealer may draw.  Its certainly not a lock.  But if the dealer is showing a 15 and every position has shown small cards on their draws.  You could hold off on your hits hoping that the dealer will draw a bust card due to the fact that one is more likely to come up.  

The larger the shoe and the number of decks in play the less this plan can help.

But at least it lets you feel like you have a little more control.  How many times have you been sitting at the table only to have some rookie take the dealers bust card when its real obvious that it is coming?  sitting in the last chair or preferably playing the last two chairs can at least keep a rookie form s******g the play.

Answer 3

Hit on 16, hold on 17

Answer 4

PLEASE READ (but pay attention to the last parargraph, also):

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Answer 5

count cards..........pickup a book on it...............

it works,,,you just can't let them know your doing it........

Answer 6

have a look here http://www.best-casinosites.com/blackjac... for a video clip to show you how to card count

Answer 7

yea...the best and only way would be to count cards...but if u get caught, you'll be on their black list and most likely can't enter that casino again.

Answer 8

if you're serious, you should read all the books about it and practice, practice, practice.

Answer 9

Yes card counting is the most effective way to increse your winning odds and beat the house edge. You will first need to know basic blackjack strategy and then apply card counting methods to know exactly when to hit,stand, double or split. Odds become statistically in your favour and a lot of money can be made in the long run. I learnt basic strategy and how to count cards from  Card Counting Secrets ebook and videos. Read the review for it here http://www.squidoo.com/blackjackcardcoun... Good Luck