BlackJack Basics Archive

Casual Blackjack games (or what I like to call “kitchen table Blackjack”) are really fun, and are great for developing your skills as a player. But in time you might notice that you’re becoming too good for the table. If you keep winning, maybe it’s time to move up

To win at Blackjack, you need to play your cards optimally. And to do that, you need to count cards. Now, you can be a good player without counting cards. A lot of casual and weekend warrior types get by just fine without it. But in my opinion, if

I’ve mentioned before that Blackjack is easy to learn, but difficult to master. Now let me explain why. Blackjack is pretty easy to learn – all you’re trying to do is build a hand that totals 21. Pretty simple right? While the basic rules are simple, mastering the game

Blackjack is definitely a household name. But sadly, the game seems to be lagging behind Poker when it comes to popularity. That’s a shame, because Blackjack is still one helluva kickass game. It’s not as telegenic as Poker (if TV and online coverage is any indication), but Blackjack still