Today there are many different Blackjack strategies available to players. Most of these strategies are based on mathematics (probability theory) or computer simulations of millions of different Blackjack hands. Many people dispute over the validity of these different strategies, and which strategy gives a player the best advantage, however the basic strategy tables in the menu on the right hand side of this page are commonly excepted by most players and are recommended for beginners.

Remember these basic blackjack strategy charts will increase the players’ odds, but the casino still has an advantage. However by incorporating a little common sense and basic blackjack card counting techniques a player can even the odds or even gain an advantage over the casino.

Mathematicians and stataticions are advocates of these basic strategy charts and suggest that many players fall short of their true potential because they incorporate their emotions. Human nature limits many players to follow the strategy suggestions exactly.

Imagine a player who has just lost a significant amount of money, and is dealt two 5’s against a dealers up card of 7. Basic strategy recommends the player to double down and hope that he or she will be hit with a 8,9,10,Jack, Queen, or King, however many people deviate from the basic strategy in this type of situation. Players start to focus on minimizing their losses as apposed to following their strategy and maximizing their wins. Players start looking for the safest way out, which seems logical in this type of situation, but it is mathematically incorrect and gives the casino an advantage. Obviously by refusing to double down the player limits his or her losses, but at the same time the player limits potential winnings, therefor it is recommended to stick with the strategy and take full advantage of any situation where the odds are in the players favor.