Overview
Roulette is a game of bets most often played in casinos. Derived from France, it has taken a firm place in American and European casinos. Players of roulette can choose to bet on a number of factors of a wheel. After bets are placed the roulette wheel is spun, and a ball is spun around the wheel in the opposite direction. Wherever the ball lands is the winning slots. There are 38 slots in American roulette and 37 in Russian. Both American and Russian wheels have numbers 1 through 36 and 0. The American wheel also has a 00 slot, thus adding up to 38 slots.
History
The first games of roulette were played in France in the 1700s. The game was played as early as the 1800s in America when the wheel contained numbers 1 through 28, 0, 00 and the United States nation bird, the bald eagle. It was said that if the ball landed in any of the three extra pockets, however, that the banker swept the table. By the late 1800s roulette was one of the most popular casino games in the United States. The American form of the game has come to dominate casinos throughout the world with its easy betting and fast pace. The American double zero wheels can be found throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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 A guide to getting started with online Blackjack including a list of recommended Casino websites to play and the option of playing free with no downloading of software required.
Introduction and rules to online blackjack.
Options available to the blackjack player.
Different betting options to the blackjack player and where to place them.
Guidance on when to hit, stand, split, double down, and surrender.
The different card counting systems and how they can assist you in improving player odds.
An introduction to basic betting systems including the Martingale, D'Alembert, and Parley Systems.
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 There are four basic betting strategies that people can follow when playing Blackjack. Many people stick by these systems when playing Blackjack in the casinos.
Martingale System
With this system, the player starts with a low bet. If he wins, he keeps the same bet. But, if he loses the hand, he doubles his bet.
This system is not generally recommended because if the player loses several consecutive hands, he will soon be betting a very significant sum of money.
D’Alembert System
This system is much like the Martingale system in that if a player wins, he keeps the same bet. But, this system is different for losses. If a player loses with the D’Alembert system, he does not double his bet, he instead increases his bet by one unit. For example, if his initial bet was for $10, his next bet would be $15 if he were to lose the initial hand. After a winning hand, the bet drops back down to the initial bet (in this case, $10).
Like the Martingale system, this system is not generally recommended because it, too, can lead the player to eventually be betting a very large sum of money if he ends up losing several hands.
Parlay Betting System
This system works differently than the above two systems in that players do not increase their bets when they lose—they increase their bets when they win.
To use the Parlay system, players bet all or part of their winnings along with their original win each time they win a hand. This can be a good system to use because the player is not betting more than his original investment. Also, this system is one that card counters like to use because using a system like this hides increasing bets when the cards are in a person’s favor.
Author’s System
This system starts by using the D’Alembert system, but adds in more rules. Like the D’Alembert system, players start low and keep the same bet if they win. And, like the D’Alembert system, if the player loses, he increases his bet by one unit.
But, using the Author’s system, a player makes limitations and goals for himself so as to keep himself from losing too much. For example, the player will start with one unit say of $5, keep the same bet if they win, but increase it to $10 if the player looses. If the player continues to loose their is a cap of 5 units or $25. At this point the player can start out again with a $5 bet or leave the table. It may not be your lucky day. The mathematical probabilities of loosing 5 hands in sequence are 13%. This is a conservative system and not for those who want big rewards for greater risk.
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Using basic Blackjack strategy is what many players do. In other words, these players follow the same rules as the house—standing when the cards score 17 or greater and taking a hit when the cards score 16 or less. And, this strategy is the best one to use—if a player doesn’t know about card counting.
Card counting is an advanced Blackjack strategy that can greatly increase a player’s odds of winning. This makes it a worthwhile method for frequent players to learn.
Card counting can help Blackjack players in two ways.
People who understand this method can:
–increase or decrease their bets, depending upon the quantity of aces and cards with the value of ten that are left in the deck
–alter their basic strategy of standing/hitting, depending upon the cards that are known to be left in the deck
Because players can change their bets and their playing strategies based upon the contents of the deck, this means that card counting can be a very valuable approach to Blackjack.
Card Counting Systems
There are three systems of card counting that Blackjack players can learn. None are simple; however, each can be helpful in increasing a player’s odds.
Counting System 1: Track the Tens
This is the least complicated method of card counting. It involves keeping track of every card with a value of ten that comes into play. This includes face cards and tens. A player using this method needs to count tens that come into play in any hand—the player’s hand, the dealer’s hand, and other players’ hands.
A player working with this method will be able to adjust his betting and/or strategy when the dealer is about halfway through the shoe. Regardless of the number of decks being used, if the player is keeping good count, he will know at this point whether the remaining cards waiting to be dealt are rich in tens or low in tens. A deck rich in tens will tell the player to increase his bets, for example, where as one low in tens will tell the player to minimize his bets.
For this strategy to work, players need to know the number of tens in a deck—and how many decks the dealer is using. Every deck of cards has 16 cards with a value of 10. So, the player needs to keep this figure in mind, and then multiply it by the number of decks the dealer is using. Or, the player can memorize this simple chart:
• 1 deck = 16 tens
• 2 decks = 32 tens
• 3 decks = 48 tens
• 4 decks = 64 tens
• 5 decks = 80 tens
• 6 decks = 96 tens
Counting System 2: Track the tens and the low cards
This card counting system is quite a bit more difficult than the first system; however, it is also much more accurate. This means that players who master this system can expect to have an even better increase in their odds.
The way this system works, the player must watch all cards that are dealt to everyone. If an ace or a ten value card is dealt to someone, the player adds a -1 (or subtracts 1) to a running total that he is keeping in his mind. If a card between 2 and 6 (any 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, in other words) is dealt, the player adds a +1 to that same running total. The cards 7, 8, and 9 are not figured in to the total.
The player uses this running total to influence his betting and play strategy. Whenever the running total is a positive number (above zero, that is), the player can assume that the remaining cards to be dealt are rich in ten value cards. At these times, the player increases his bet. If, however, the running total is negative (less than zero) or equal to zero, the player would do the opposite.
Counting System 3: Calculate the ratio of tens to other cards
This system is, by far, the most difficult card counting system to master. But, it is also the most accurate.
It involves the player being able to do math in his head rather quickly. First, the player has to know that the original ratio of a deck of cards is 36 to 16—36 ‘other’ cards to the 16 cards that have a value of ten. Mathematically, this is represented by a fraction, 36/16, which translates to the decimal 2.25. (To get this figure, divide 16 into 36.)
To work this system, the player deducts from each of the numbers—either the 36 or the 16—as the cards are seen. He also refigures the ratio. So, if the player sees 5 ‘other’ cards and 3 ten value cards, the numbers would change to 31 and 13, respectively. The new fraction would be 31/13, and the new decimal would then be 2.38.
Anytime the decimal falls below 2.25, the remainder of the deck is rich in tens. At this point, the player should increase his bets.
Card Counting Rules
There are certain rules players should follow when using the above systems.
When the card count is positive 2 (+2) or more:
• Take insurance when applicable
• Stand when the cards score 12 if the dealer has 2 or 3
• Double down with a ten if the dealer has an ace
• Surrender when the cards score 14 if the dealer has 10 (where allowed)
• Surrender when the cards score 8 if the dealer has 9, 10, or ace (where allowed)
When the card count is negative 2 (-2) or more:
• Hit on 10 if the dealer has 10
• Hit on 9 if the dealer has 2
• Hit on 12 if the dealer has 4
• Hit on 13 if the dealer has 2 or 3
• Hit, rather than doing a split or a double down
Card Counting Considerations
Casinos tend to frown upon card counters—this strategy is not one that dealers will want to see at their tables. So, it is best to be discreet when using this strategy.
Choose a slower dealer so that it is easier to see all of the cards. Also, try to select at seat at the end of the table—either the far left or the far right. If you are seated in the middle, you will have to swing your head back and forth to see everyone’s cards—your card counting is certain to be noticed if you are doing this.
Deck penetration is also a big consideration. Dealers no longer go to the bottom of their decks before reshuffling. Dealers who have early deck penetration—that is, dealers who reshuffle early—cause card counters to lose some of their advantage. So, look for a dealer who goes through at least 65% - 70% of his deck before shuffling.
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Different casinos have different rules for their Blackjack tables. And, not only do the rules vary from casino to casino, but rules can also vary from table to table in the same casino! For this reason, it is wise to always read a Blackjack table before sitting down to play—and to ask questions if you aren’t sure about something before betting your hard-earned money.
Though there are many uncommon rules at some casinos, quite a lot of casinos these days are using a rule set called “Las Vegas Strip Rules.” Here are the basics of this rule set:
• A single 52-card deck is used
• The dealer must stand at 17
• Players can double down after any initially dealt first two cards
• Players cannot double down after splitting a pair
• Players can split hands up to 4 times
• If players split a pair of aces, they receive only one card to go with each ace to x
complete each hand
• There is no surrender available
There are, of course, many variations on this “Las Vegas Strip Rule” set. It is important for players to become familiar with various Blackjack rules and how they affect player odds so that they can choose Blackjack tables wisely.
| House Rule |
Effect on Players Advantage |
| 2:1 Payout for Blackjack |
+2.32 |
| Early Surrender |
+0.62 |
| Double Down - any number of cards |
+0.20 |
| Drawing to split Aces |
+0.14 |
| Double Down - after splitting |
+0.13 |
| Later Surrender (multi-deck) |
+0.07 |
| Re-splitting of Aces |
+0.03 |
| Later Surrender (single-deck) |
+0.02 |
| No doubling on hard 8 |
+0.00 |
| No re-splitting of pairs |
-0.05 |
| Dealer takes no hole card |
-0.13 |
| No doubling on soft hands |
-0.14 |
| No doubling on hard 9 |
-0.14 |
| Dealer hits on soft 7 |
-0.20 |
| 2-deck versus single-deck |
-0.35 |
| 4-deck versus single-deck |
-0.51 |
| No doubling on hard 10 |
-0.56 |
| 6-deck versus single-deck |
-0.60 |
| No doubling on hard 11 |
-0.89 |
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When playing Blackjack, each player has his own betting square in front of him. But, the player cannot simply toss chips into the square without thinking or his betting could very well be misinterpreted by the dealer. Specific areas of the square and specific ways of placing chips stand for certain types of bets. Here’s a guideline of the meanings:
Single Bets: For single bets, chips are placed neatly inside the betting square.
Split Bets: For split bets, a player places his chips on the sideline of the betting square.
Double Bets: For double bets, chips are placed neatly behind the original single bet.
Double Split Bets: For double split bets, a player places his chips behind the original split bet chips on the sidelines of his betting square.
Two Bets: For two bets, chips are placed side-by-side in the betting square.
Two Split Bets: For two split bets, a player places his chips behind each other on the sideline of his betting square.
Two Split Bets Doubled Down: For two split bets doubled down, a player places his chips directly on top of the existing split bet chips on the sideline of the betting square.
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When playing Blackjack, players are initially dealt two cards, face up. After this initial deal, the players have several options as to what they can do next. Here are the various choices that players have:
Hit
If a player does not think his hand is good enough to challenge the dealer’s, he may ask for another card. He can do this by making a scratching motion, or by asking for a ‘hit.’
Stand
A player may feel that his hand has a sufficiently high score. If so, he wants to ‘stand.’ The player can let the dealer know that he wants to ‘stand’ by making a waving motion toward the dealer.
Double Down
The rules for a ‘double down’ vary slightly between the United States and the United Kingdom. The basic premise behind a ‘double down’ is that a person can double his initial bet in exchange for only one more card. In the United Kingdom a player can ‘double down’ only if the players initial two cards total 9, 10, or 11. But, in the United States, a player can ‘double down’ no matter what his initial two cards total—unless he has a score of 21. In either country, a player can only choose to do a ‘double down’ after the initial deal; if he has taken a ‘hit,’ he can no longer do a ‘double down.’
Pair Splitting
When a player is dealt his initial two cards, sometimes he may be dealt a pair. If this is the case, the player can opt to split the pair. Any pair can be split in the United States; however, in the United Kingdom, pairs of 4, 5, and 10 may not be split. If aces are split, only one card may be added to each of the hands—and, if the card added happens to have a value of 10, this is not considered a Blackjack. Players only have an opportunity to get a Blackjack with their initial two cards, so if this happens in a pair split it is simply considered a score of 21.
When splitting a pair, the player must match the bet he made for the first hand into his betting square. Players have twice the opportunity to win with a pair split; however, they also have twice the chance to lose.
Insurance
If the dealer’s hand is showing an ace and a player has Blackjack, he may obtain insurance. The player makes an additional bet for an amount equal to half of what his initial bet was. Then, if the dealer has Blackjack, the player loses his initial bet, but the insurance bet pays out 2 to 1. If the dealer does not have Blackjack, the player loses the insurance bet, but he still wins his initial bet—and, since it is a Blackjack, it pays 3 to 2. Insurance is considered to be a bad bet for players because it has a house edge to it.
Surrender
Many casinos do not offer this option. But if a casino does offer it, this can be a good option for some players. There is an early surrender, meaning before the dealer has looked at his second card, and a late surrender, which is after he has looked at the card. Surrender is allowed in specific circumstances only, and the player must clearly state to the dealer that he wants to surrender. Surrender is generally suggested as a good idea in either of these situations:
Surrender option: If the player has cards totaling 16 (either 9-7 or 10-6 or face card-6) and the dealer’s face up card is either an ace, face card, 10, or 9
Surrender option: If the player has cards totaling 15 (either 10-5 or face card-5) and the dealer’s face up card is either a face card or a 10
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 Casinos offer a wide variety of games for people to enjoy, many of which are card games. And, one of the most popular card games among casino-goers is Blackjack, or 21.
Like many other casino card games, Blackjack is played on a table shaped like a half circle. The dealer stands at what would be the center of the circle, while players stand or sit around the curve of the circle. Depending upon the particular table, there may be between five and seven betting squares in which players are to cast their bets.
Blackjack is played with the normal 52-card deck; however, the house customarily plays with between four and six decks that are placed in a ‘shoe,’ or rectangular holder, on one side of the table.
Card Values
In the Blackjack played in casinos today, the four card suits—hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds—mean nothing.
Face cards are valued at 10. This applies to all Kings, Queens, and Jacks. Aces can be valued at either 11 or 1—the choice belongs to the player. All other cards are given the value of their face number. This applies to all cards between the values of 2 and 10.
In the past, if a player got a “natural” Blackjack—meaning a two-card 21 or, in other words, an ace along with any card with a value of 10—the bank would pay out a larger amount. But, nearly all casinos have stopped offering larger payouts for this automatic win hand (or push hand, if the dealer also has a 2-card 21). But, a 2-card Blackjack does rank higher than a 3- or 4-card Blackjack.
Game Start
Players place their initial bets in the betting squares in front of them. Then, the house deals two cards to each player, both of which are dealt face up. Rules for the dealer vary by country.
In the United States, the dealer gives himself two cards, one of which is dealt face down. But in the Great Britain, the dealer instead gives himself only one card, which is face up.
Game Objective
The goal for players of Blackjack is to score higher than the house without going over 21. Scoring over 21 is called “going bust,” and it is an automatic loss for the player—even if the dealer also scores over 21. If the player obtains a score that is identical to that of the house, that is called a “push.” In that case, neither the player nor the dealer wins the hand.
Game Play
In order to try to beat the house score, a player looks at the two cards that have been dealt to him. If he wants the dealer to give him another card to add to those two cards, he makes a scratching motion. The player can do this as many times as he would like to try to improve his score; however, if his score exceeds 21 he has “gone bust” and is out of the hand. If the player is satisfied with his initial two cards, or if he does not want another card, he can make a waving motion. When a player does this, this means that he wants to “stand.”
After all players are finished building their hands (or have “gone bust”), it is the dealer’s turn to build his hand. There are specific rules the dealer must follow in doing so. If the dealer’s cards add up to 16 or less, he has to take another card. But, if his score is 17 or higher, he is obligated to “stand.”
Blackjack Wins
If the house ends up “going bust,” every player who has not exceeded 21 wins.
If, however, the house ends up “standing” with a score of 17 or higher, comparisons must be done. Players whose scores are lower than the house lose their bet. Players with higher scores than the dealer win the amount of their bets. And, any player who has a score that matches that of the house has a “push,” meaning that he neither wins nor loses his bet—he simply keeps the amount of his bet or leaves it in the betting square for the next Blackjack hand.
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