Everyone knows that the house edge in blackjack is one of the lowest in the casino. It varies based on what kinds of rules are in effect at a specific property. In Las Vegas, you can find games with a house edge as low as 0.26%, although closer to 1% is more common. But a number of blackjack odds and probabilities are important to understanding the game. This post starts by explaining some of the basics of probability in general. It goes on to explain how the odds and probabilities work specific Read more [...]

Here are some blackjack etiquette tips to keep in mind next time you visit the casino. If you've been a casino blackjack player for a while, this might be old hat for you. But a lot of newcomers don''t know how they're expected to behave at the blackjack table. In fact, some younger people don't know how to behave in the casino at all. But good etiquette and manners are important. My goal is for you to be gracious, graceful, and polished the next time you visit the casino. You never know Read more [...]