Blackjack is the one casino game where skilled
players can cut the casino's advantage to zero or even swing the odds in
their favor. At the
minimum with just a little effort, you can cut the casino's edge to less
than 1%. To accomplish this you need a Game Plan that includes a strategy
of where to play, how to play, how much to bet, and, most importantly, when
to increase your bets.
Historically, casinos allow players the option of doubling down only on
their initial two card hand. If you asked for additional cards, the double
down option was no longer allowed for that hand. Nowadays, some casinos
allow players the option to double down not only on the initial two
card hand, but also on three or more cards. This option reduces the casino's
edge by about 0.2%.
I am always amazed at the number of players who do not take
advantage of DAS when it's offered. If it is, by all means take advantage of
this
player-favorable rule and double down after you split a pair according to
the basic playing strategy. This is a fairly common rule in most casinos
and it will lower the casino's edge by about 0.14% when used correctly.
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