Blackjack Strategies

Unlike some other live casino games, like roulette and baccarat, blackjack incorporates some elements of skill. Yes, there is still a lot of luck involved but, if you have a strategy, you can improve your chances of success.

There are various blackjack strategies to choose from, and you’ll have to study the charts to make sure you know what to do in any situation. Follow this guide next time you play live blackjack games online.

Before you start playing blackjack, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of the version you are playing. Different games use slightly altered rules, and they may also use anywhere between one and eight decks.

Check this list of the key terminology needed for effective blackjack strategies:

Now, observe the charts below to see how you should act in any situation when playing blackjack.

The left side of the table shows your hand, while the top value is the dealer’s upcard. Use the key above to see what to do in any situation. Before you play, you need to know if the dealer stands or hits on a soft 17.

If the dealer hits on a soft 17, it increases the house edge by 0.20%. Most of these charts apply to single or multi-deck blackjack, with one key exception listed below. Read on for more information.

Y/N= Only split if DAS is allowed.

Y= Split

N= Don’t split

In multiple deck versions of blackjack, the house edge increases but you may be offered a late surrender option. The chart below shows you when to late surrender if it is allowed.

Once you’ve studied all the charts and memorized their key features, the best way to learn these live dealer blackjack strategies is to start implementing them in games. The more times you play the classic card game, the more comfortable you will become with what to do in any scenario.

The great thing about playing live dealer blackjack online is the fact that you have access to all the charts that you need. Simply keep the charts open in a different tab and refer to them after the cards have been dealt.  Some casinos even allow you to ask the dealer for assistance in deciding what to do.