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Know the Basics Before You Play

By: Monica Expilla

Blackjack really isn't all that difficult, but you should know a few things before you sit down to play a hand. Go through these basic tips, go to the casino and take your time observing a few players, then go for it by sitting down and trying your luck. And if you still have any questions, ask the dealer.

You Need Chips to Play
You do not need cash for betting, you need chips. You can buy chips in different denominations at the main cashier or at the table itself. Do not touch your bet once the dealer starts giving out the cards. If you ignore this tip, you will probably get a verbal scolding from the dealer, dagger looks included.

Know the Dealer Minimum Rule
Watch the dealer's cards, they are required to draw to at least 17. That means they have to keep drawing cards until they have 17 or higher. Remember this since it will be important for your strategy.

Don't Touch Those Cards
Most Vegas joints use six decks of cards and they are dispensed from a shoe. The cards are dealt face up in front of you. Don't touch them! The dealer is the only one allowed to handle the cards in these multi-deck games. Dealers don't like it at all when you touch the cards. Sometimes, in single-deck games, a dealer will give you the cards face down. In this scenario, you are permitted to touch them, since you need to see what you got. As a side note, most single-deck games pay 6:5 on a natural blackjack instead of 3:2 on multi-deck games.

Find a Dealer That Matches Your Mood
Before you choose your table, watch the dealer to see if she is one of the stone-faced, boring ones, or if she is a friendly type. A fun dealer often chats, offers advice, and generally makes the entire experience more enjoyable. On the other hand, if you're in a somber mood, you may want a no-nonsense dealer. Your choice. You can look for fun also. Same concept as in the preceding bullet, only this one has to do with the other gamblers at the table. If you are in a fun mood, don't go to table where everyone looks so serious with their cards. The converse is true, meaning you do not want a table where everyone is whooping it up, and you are in your serious mood.

Keep a Stash
Any financial planner will tell you that you should always save. And it's no different when gambling. This means you need to maintain two separate piles of chips, one to bet and one to save. Every time you win a hand, set aside part of your winnings into the "save" pile, and then, well, don't touch it. As you continue to play and the betting pile goes to zero, this is your cue to stop playing. This will ensure you will still have some money left at the end of the session.

Practice with Video Blackjack If You Are a Beginner
Most of the better casinos have nifty computerized video blackjack games that cost a quarter a try. Practice first on these machines, think of it as going to school first. Most real tables on the strip start at 10$ a deal so using these machines is a good way to start. It will not feel the same as having a real dealer but the rules are the same and it's perfect especially if you are a beginner.

If You Are in Vegas, Gamble Downtown
Serious gamblers, and by that we mean those who play to win, pure and simple, particularly blackjack players, always gamble downtown. They don't care about glitz, and flash, and themes. You can get single-deck play, where the odds are better. The minimum bets in these parts can be as low as $5 as compared to the $10 bets on the Strip .

Lastly, always remember to ask your dealer or even the pit boss about the shows or restaurants at the casino where you are playing. If you've been betting a decent amount of money per hand, think $25 per hand for a few hours in the big hotels, and have been playing a while, you may get a comp meal, show ticket, or other discount. You have to ask for these, however, because they are rarely offered.

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