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Blackjack question on card counting (how to play when true count is in favor)?

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Ok, so I’ve learned everything about the basic strategy (like always splitting your aces/8s, hitting 16-12 if dealer has 7 or higher, when to double down, etc.). I’ve got that all done. But I know that the only way to crack the casino is to actually count cards.

So I know that 2-6 is +1 and 10-A is -1…..and you keep counting and you divide by the number of decks left to get your true count. That’s simple. But what I was wondering….is how you are supposed to play after you make a big bet (while having the true count in your favor).

Like if you get a 14 while the dealer has an 8…..should you still hit your 14….because to me it seems like you now have a great chance of busting out? Is it still worth it to hit it? Just stuff like that.

Or are you just supposed to keep playing the same way when the true count is in your favor….but just bet bigger?

 
 
 
 

I think I’ve found a great Casino Blackjack strategy! Is it true, or am I dreaming stupid here?

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So this past week, I played at a $25 table, and was up on the night about $800. Eventually I lost most of it back and finished the night with a reasonable $200 profit. Now, I understand that Blackjack IS GAMBLING, and trust me, I’ve lost just as much as I’ve won (probably lost more!) I consider myself a good player, and have been told so by strangers/dealers/etc. So only reply if you’re a serious player, not somebody who frowns on gambling/playing blackjack and would reply: stop playing blackjack and wasting money! Onto the strategy…

So I lost much of the money due to hitting a VERY cold table, everyone at the table lost 5-10 hands in a row, several times. At $25 a hand, not to mention doubles/splits, that’s rough. I was thinking…what if I played $25 Blackjack, but on a smaller limit table (say $5 or $10 table). This would still let me be aggressive on the winning streaks (since my betting sequence is “up as I win”, but not lose big on the losing streaks if I lowered down to the minimum bet…thoughts/suggestions??

 
 
 
 

I think I’ve found a great Casino Blackjack strategy! Is it true, or am I dreaming stupid here?

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So this past week, I played at a $25 table, and was up on the night about $800. Eventually I lost most of it back and finished the night with a reasonable $200 profit. Now, I understand that Blackjack IS GAMBLING, and trust me, I’ve lost just as much as I’ve won (probably lost more!) I consider myself a good player, and have been told so by strangers/dealers/etc. So only reply if you’re a serious player, not somebody who frowns on gambling/playing blackjack and would reply: stop playing blackjack and wasting money! Onto the strategy…

So I lost much of the money due to hitting a VERY cold table, everyone at the table lost 5-10 hands in a row, several times. At $25 a hand, not to mention doubles/splits, that’s rough. I was thinking…what if I played $25 Blackjack, but on a smaller limit table (say $5 or $10 table). This would still let me be aggressive on the winning streaks (since my betting sequence is “up as I win”, but not lose big on the losing streaks if I lowered down to the minimum bet…thoughts/suggestions??